A powerful earthquake occurred off the coast of Russia: tsunami threat declared
At the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, 228 kilometers from the Kuril Islands (Russia), an earthquake of magnitude 7,5 occurred. In Severo-Kurilsk, a tsunami alarm was announced, an evacuation was carried out on one of the Kuril Islands. Writes about it "League. News"
The epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 42 km. In the northern part of the archipelago, tremors were felt at 5-6 points, in the southern - no more than 3.
In Severo-Kurilsk, 400 people were evacuated to a hill. The first wave that hit the island reached a height of 50 cm. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties and destruction yet.
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As a result of tremors in Severo-Kurilsk, electricity was interrupted, heating pipes were damaged, and some buildings were damaged. Tsunami alarm declared in North Kuril region, writes "Apostrophe".
From Paramushir Island, 400 people were previously evacuated. In Kamchatka tremors were up to five points. There are no tsunami and casualties in this region.
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