Why kuril Is Trending Today?

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July 31, 2025 at 12:24 PM

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Kuril Islands, Russia, following a 8.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated the city of Severo-Kurilsk with a tsunami.

July 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM

Tsunami waves up to 6 meters high struck the Kuril Islands, evacuating 2,700 people from Severo-Kurilsk, with no reported casualties or major damage. The tsunami was triggered by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast, also affecting Japan's Hokkaido and prompting alerts in the US and New Zealand.