Massive Earthquake Hits Russia, Tsunami Warning Issued

Moscow/internet/Hyderabad, Sept 19 (Maxim News): A major earthquake has struck Russia. Buildings shook violently. People ran out of their homes in fear. The earthquake measured 7.8 on the Richter scale. The US national health Service has issued a tsunami warning. The extent of the damage and loss of life is yet to be determined.

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The tremors struck the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky region shortly after midnight on Thursday. The epicenter was 10 km away. According to the US Geological Survey. Five more minor tremors followed within a short period of time.

The main reason why Russia is prone to earthquakes is because it is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. This is the most active seismic and volcanic region on Earth. The Kamchatka Peninsula is located between the Pacific Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Earthquakes occur when these plates collide with each other.

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Meanwhile, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Indonesia. The US Geological survey said the tremors struck the central Papua province in the early hours of Friday. The epicenter was 28 km away. However, there was no immediate report of any damage to life or property. (Maxim News)

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