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A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake has rocked Russia’s Far East, shaking the Kamchatka region in the early hours of the morning. Described as an aftershock of July’s massive 8.8 quake, this tremor sent shockwaves through towns, triggering tsunami warnings and waking residents with violent shaking.

Tsunami waves between 30 to 60 cm were recorded, and sirens blared across Kamchatka and nearby island chains. While no damage or casualties have been reported, this is the second major quake in just one week in this seismically active region.

Authorities acted fast, inspecting buildings and placing emergency teams on high alert. Kamchatka, sitting on the Ring of Fire, remains one of the most quake-prone places on Earth.
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00:00Imagine waking up to your house shaking and tsunami sirens blaring.
00:04That's exactly what happened in Russia's Far East on 19 September.
00:08A powerful magnitude, 7.8 earthquake struck the Kamchatka region.
00:12It hit just before dawn and was so intense it rattled buildings,
00:16set off car alarms, and sent waves crashing onto shorelines.
00:20The U.S. Geological Survey says this was an aftershock of the monster 8.8 quake back in July.
00:25The quake was shallow, just 10 kilometers deep, making its impact even stronger on the surface.
00:32People reported lights swinging, furniture shaking, and a loud roaring beneath them.
00:37Within minutes, tsunami warnings were issued for Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands,
00:41while Alaska was briefly on alert, too.
00:44Thankfully, the waves that followed were small, just around 30 to 60 centimeters,
00:49and no damage or injuries have been reported.
00:52Local officials launched quick inspections of schools and homes to ensure everyone's safety.
00:57This is the second major quake over 7.0 in just a week in Kamchatka.
01:01The ground isn't done shaking yet.
01:03Kamchatka sits on one of the world's most dangerous fault lines.
01:07And today was a chilling reminder.
01:09Nature doesn't knock. It just shows up.
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