Powerful Earthquake Hits Off Far East Coast of Russia

Powerful Earthquake Hits Off Far East Coast of Russia
A map shows the location of an earthquake that struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Aug. 17, 2024. USGS
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PETROPAVOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia—A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 struck in the Pacific off the far eastern coast of Russia near a major naval base early Sunday, but there were no early reports of damage or injuries.

The quake prompted a tsunami warning that was later lifted.