Akai News India | International Desk
In a terrifying turn of events, a powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 in magnitude struck near Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a tsunami that lashed the coastline with strong waves.
The first visuals from the region show surging seawater flooding parts of the shore, with people scrambling to move to higher ground. The quake, one of the strongest to hit the area in recent years, was followed by tsunami warnings for several coastal zones. Sirens blared through towns, urging residents to evacuate low-lying areas immediately.
Authorities reported that the tsunami waves reached several meters in height, striking shortly after the initial tremor. Emergency services were activated as coastal residents were evacuated, and marine activities came to a sudden halt. Panic was evident in several seaside settlements, though there are no immediate reports of casualties or major structural damage.
The situation is still developing, with aftershocks continuing to rattle the region and officials closely monitoring the risk of further seismic activity.
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