7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia's Kamchatka, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Aleutians and Alaska

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami advisories for the western Aleutian Islands and parts of Russia. This quake, occurring at a shallow depth of approximately six miles, is an aftershock of a larger 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the same region in July 2025, which had triggered widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific. While some tsunami warnings have been lifted, advisories remain in effect for certain areas, with potential wave heights between one to three meters above tide level possible in parts of Russia. Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast are currently monitoring the situation, though no immediate tsunami threat has been confirmed for these regions. No major injuries or damage have been reported following the latest quake, which follows a series of strong earthquakes in the Kamchatka region this year. Local authorities remain on high alert as the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and other agencies continue to assess the ongoing seismic activity.