Three Earthquakes hit Kamchatka, Russia, Causing a Tsunami Alert

Three Earthquakes hit Kamchatka, Russia, Causing a Tsunami Alert

Three major earthquakes struck near the coast of Kamchatka, Russia, within a short span on July 20, 2025, triggering urgent tsunami alerts for the region and other parts of the Pacific.

The region experienced at least three significant quakes within 32 minutes, located approximately 140-151 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the regional capital.

The strongest earthquake reached a magnitude of 7.4, at a depth of about 20 kilometers, with other notable tremors registering at 6.6 and 6.7.

Multiple aftershocks continued to rattle the region, with over two dozen recorded after the initial series.

An immediate tsunami warning was issued for Russia’s eastern coast, particularly affecting the Kamchatka Peninsula. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System also briefly issued a tsunami advisory for Hawaii and warned that hazardous waves could reach as far as Japan and the Midway Atoll.

Russian authorities forecast tsunami waves up to 60 cm for parts of the Kamchatka region, 40 cm for Ust-Kamchatka, and 15 cm for Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Residents were warned to stay away from the shore and advised not to attempt observing the waves.

The tsunami warnings for both Kamchatka and Hawaii were subsequently lifted after monitoring confirmed that the threat had passed and no major waves were generated.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Authorities maintained emergency systems on high alert, with evacuation plans ready if the situation worsened.

The Kamchatka Peninsula is a known seismic hotspot, lying on the boundary of the Pacific and North American tectonic plates, and has a history of very strong earthquakes.

Authorities continue to monitor for aftershocks, but the primary tsunami threat had ended as of the latest updates. Residents were advised to remain cautious and avoid coastal areas until the situation was fully stabilized.