13
Sep
Kamchatka (Rajeev Sharma): A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the eastern coastline of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), raising fresh concerns across the Pacific over the possibility of tsunami waves. The quake struck offshore at a considerable depth, sending tremors across the remote peninsula, which lies within the seismically volatile Pacific Ring of Fire. No immediate casualties or property damage have been reported, though officials say assessments are still underway in remote communities. Emergency services in Russia and regional authorities across the Pacific have been placed on heightened alert. The Pacific Tsunami Warning…
