Kamchatka earthquake: 7.1 magnitude quake jolts, what is happening in the Ring of Fire

Kamchatka earthquake: 7.1 magnitude quake jolts, what is happening in the Ring of Fire

A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Saturday, sending shockwaves across the region and prompting tsunami warnings for coastal communities. The quake, which occurred at a shallow depth of around 10–20 kilometres beneath the seabed, was recorded at approximately 10:37 am local time, with the epicentre situated just…

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Russia's Rybachiy submarine base suffers damage after massive quake last week: Report | World News

Russia’s Rybachiy submarine base suffers damage after massive quake last week: Report | World News

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula last week appears to have damaged part of a key nuclear submarine base, the New York Times reported, citing the before and after satellite images. Russia’s Rybachiy nuclear submarine base lies near the epicentre of the 8.8 magnitude Kamchatka quake, raising concerns about its resilience.(File…

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