Punjab Newsline | Moscow
A strong earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the country’s Far East on Friday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and India’s National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) clarified that no tsunami warning or threat had been issued following the earthquake. Meanwhile, detailed information regarding possible damage and casualties is awaited.
Earthquake Struck at 9:05 am IST
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 9:05 am Indian Standard Time on Friday. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 152 kilometres beneath the Earth’s surface.
The NCS placed the epicentre at latitude 52.068° North and longitude 157.164° East.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre also initially estimated the earthquake’s magnitude at 7.0. According to its assessment, the epicentre was approximately 123 kilometres southwest of the Russian city of Vilyuchinsk.
The EMSC confirmed the earthquake in a post on the social media platform X, citing seismic data.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the impact of the earthquake. Further information regarding damage, if any, is awaited.
