A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia on Sunday, prompting a tsunami warning. Initial reports from geologists indicated a magnitude of 7.4, though this figure may be adjusted following further analysis.
The earthquake occurred at 18:49 local time (08:49 CET), approximately 136 kilometers from the major city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. As of yet, there have been no reports of damage or casualties.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) has issued a tsunami warning based on preliminary seismic parameters. Hazardous tsunami waves are possible along coastlines within 300 kilometers of the earthquake’s epicenter. Authorities in the affected coastal regions are advised to implement measures to inform and protect the local population.