Why quake Is Trending Today?

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July 31, 2025 at 4:31 AM
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. While the quake was one of the largest recorded, tsunami impacts were relatively minor due to its underwater location. The quake also caused a volcano to erupt and sparked fears of nuclear submarine base damage, but no significant damage was reported. Experts are studying the event to better understand earthquake and tsunami behavior.
July 30, 2025 at 4:24 AM
An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and other Pacific regions. The quake, the strongest in Kamchatka since 1952, caused no immediate reports of injuries but led to evacuations in Japan.