Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunamis

Pacific Rocked by Devastating 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia

Tsunamis Up to Four Meters High Trigger Evacuations Across the Region

A powerful earthquake, measuring a staggering 8.8 on the Richter scale, struck off Petropavlovsk on Russia's Kamchatka peninsula Wednesday. This seismic event, one of the strongest recorded in recent history, triggered tsunamis reaching heights of up to four meters (12 feet) across the Pacific Ocean.

The tremors sent shockwaves across the region, prompting widespread evacuations from Hawaii to Japan as authorities issued tsunami warnings and urged residents to seek higher ground.

This powerful quake, the largest since a similar magnitude 8.8 event in 2011, underscores the immense power of nature and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness in earthquake-prone areas.