7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia Kamchatka Peninsula, Tsunami Risk Monitored

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude between 7.1 and 7.5 struck near the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula at a shallow depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The region, part of the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences strong earthquakes, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation for potential impacts. While there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is assessing the possibility of a tsunami, with a threat potentially affecting nearby Pacific areas, including Hawaiʻi. The earliest estimated time for a possible tsunami hazard to reach Hawaiʻi was projected to be late Friday night, though it remained uncertain. Updates from monitoring agencies are being issued regularly as more information becomes available.