Massive 7.8 Quake Hits Russia — Tsunami Warning Issued - video Dailymotion

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A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, just 128 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The shallow depth of only 10 kilometers made the quake especially intense, shaking homes, rocking parked cars, and prompting widespread panic. A tsunami warning has been issued for the eastern coast, and authorities are urging residents to stay alert and move to higher ground. This region sits on the notorious Ring of Fire, making it one of the world’s most active seismic zones. Stay tuned for the latest updates as the situation unfolds. WooGlobe Ref : WGA764352 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake just shook Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

00:05It hit just 128 kilometers from the city of Petropovlovsk-Kamchatsky.

00:09And the worst part? It was incredibly shallow, only 10 kilometers deep.

00:14That means the shaking was even more intense.

00:16Videos on Russian social media show furniture swinging, light fixtures trembling.

00:21Even cars were rocking on the streets. It felt like the earth was breathing.

00:25Authorities immediately issued a tsunami warning.

00:28Hazardous waves could slam into the coastline at any moment.

00:32People along the eastern coast were urged to stay alert and move to higher ground.

00:36Kamchatka sits on the Ring of Fire, one of the most dangerous earthquake zones in the world.

00:41And this isn't new. Just months ago, an 808 quake off the same coast caused a tsunami that swept part of a village into the sea.

00:49Now the region is holding its breath again, waiting to see if the waves will come.

00:53Let's hope this one ends without tragedy.

Massive 7.8 Quake Hits Russia — Tsunami Warning Issued

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