A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on 30 July, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a shallow depth of around 18 to 20 kilometres, has prompted tsunami alerts across the Pacific region, including parts of the United States and Asia.
Authorities have confirmed waves of up to four metres along the Russian coastline, while emergency warnings and evacuations are under way in multiple countries. No fatalities have been reported, though infrastructure damage and communication disruptions have occurred in affected areas.
