Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake in Kamchatka and the Limited Impact of the Tsunami
July 30, 2025
On Wednesday at 11:25 local time, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Kamchatka, Russia, marking one of the strongest quakes in recent years. Although tsunami warnings were issued, the subsequent waves turned out to be less destructive than feared. Geologically, the area is active due to the collision of tectonic plates, responsible for generating such powerful earthquakes. Scientific analysis explains that this process can lead to megathrust earthquakes with significant magnitude.