Earthquake Intensity Peaked at Record 8.8, Aftershocks Anticipated - Kamchatka Governor

30.07.2025 11:26

Earthquake Intensity Peaked at Record 8.8, Aftershocks Anticipated - Kamchatka Governor

Kamchatka experienced the strongest earthquake recorded in the entire instrumental period, registering a magnitude of 8.8, Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov revealed on Wednesday, adding that prolonged aftershocks are anticipated.

"This is the strongest earthquake in the entire instrumental period, with a magnitude of 8.8. Regular, prolonged aftershocks are expected," Solodov wrote on his Telegram channel.
NATURE’S WARNING?
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