Powerful Earthquake Shakes Kamchatka Coast

A significant 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Monday. The quake, reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences, originated at a depth of 10 kilometers.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 30-09-2024 18:11 IST | Created: 30-09-2024 18:11 IST
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Kamchatka Coast
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On Monday, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region, according to reports from the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), causing notable tremors in the area.

Authorities are assessing the impact and potential damage in the affected region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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