Earthquake: In Russia where there was a volcano in Russia after 600 years, there was a terrible earthquake of 7.1 magnitude, how are the situation?

On Saturday (September 13), a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the depth of the earthquake was 10 kilometers (6.2 mi).

According to GFZ report, the epicenter of the earthquake was close to the east coast of Kamchatka. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has warned that dangerous waves may arise in the coastal areas up to 300 km (186 mi) from the center of the earthquake. Immediately after the earthquake, the American tsunami warning system released the threat of tsunami. Local administration and disaster management teams have become alert and people living in coastal areas have been advised to go to safe places.

Volcano erupted on 3 August

According to the report by The Washington Post, on 3 August 2025, the Kchennikov volcano exploded after about 600 years in the Russia’s Fundament Peninsula. The explosion occurred on July 30 after a powerful earthquake of 8.8 magnitude, which scientists have potentially considered motivational for volcanic activity. After the explosion, the clouds of ash erupted to about 6 kilometers in height, but the explosion occurred in the Chronotsky Nature Reserve, located away from the population-gradient areas, which led to no loss of life.

Earlier on July 30, a powerful earthquake of 8.8 magnitude occurred, which scientists considered the cause of volcanic burst. According to experts, the earthquake affected the flow and pressure of the magma, causing the volcano. This volcano exploded for the first time after around 1550.

Why does an earthquake come?

Earthquakes are mainly due to the movement of tectonic plates below the Earth’s surface. The outer layer of the Earth is divided into many large plates, which constantly collide, move or stuck. When these plates are suddenly free or collide together, a large amount of energy comes out, which spreads as seismic waves and we feel shaking the earth. Apart from this, volcanic eruptions, blasts in underground mines or cracks inside the ground can also cause earthquake.

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