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BREAKING: Powerful 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Russia's Kuril Islands | Tsunami Panic Grips After Quake

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BREAKING: Powerful 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Russia's Kuril Islands | Tsunami Panic Grips After Quake

BREAKING: Powerful 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Russia's Kuril Islands | Tsunami Panic Grips After Quake

A massive earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Russia’s Kuril Islands on Sunday, sending tremors across the Pacific Rim but sparking no tsunami warnings.

The quake, initially pegged at 6.35 magnitude by the German Research Center for Geosciences, was later upgraded by both the US Geological Survey and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Fortunately, no tsunami alerts were issued, calming fears of a wider Pacific disaster.

The quake's epicenter lay off Russia’s remote eastern coast, a region often rocked by seismic activity due to tectonic collisions along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, but authorities are closely monitoring the region for aftershocks.

The Kuril Islands, located between Russia and Japan, have been a long-standing hotspot for both geological tension and geopolitical friction.

Experts advise residents to stay alert and follow official updates in case of aftershocks.

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