Double Disaster? Kamchatka Suffers Strongest Aftershock Yet

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A powerful 7.8 magnitude aftershock has struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula—just weeks after a massive 8.8 earthquake shook the same region. The quake triggered tsunami concerns across the Pacific, but the risk is now reportedly fading. Hawaii has already been given the all-clear by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. While no damage has been reported, this remains the strongest aftershock since the July event. Here’s what happened, what it means, and why this region is one of the most dangerous seismic zones on Earth.  :warning: Stay informed, stay safe. If you live near tsunami-prone coastlines, always monitor official alerts and follow emergency instructions. WooGlobe Ref : WGA781144 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Another monster quake just rocked Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, and it's no small shake.

00:05Less than two months after a colossal 8.8-magnitude earthquake shook Kamchatka,

00:10a powerful 7.8 aftershock has hit the same region.

00:13It struck early on September 19th, raising fresh fears of a tsunami racing across the Pacific.

00:19Tsunami waves were detected near the epicenter.

00:22But there's relief. By 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Hawaii was given the all-clear.

00:27No giant waves heading that way.

00:29To put it in perspective, the earlier July quake released over 30 times more energy than this aftershock.

00:35Still, a 7.8 magnitude isn't minor.

00:38This was the strongest aftershock yet, confirmed by the U.S. Geological Survey.

00:43Both quakes hit along the Kuril-Kamchatka Plate boundary, one of the most dangerous fault lines on Earth.

00:49Here, the Pacific Plate is diving beneath the North American Plate.

00:53That means quakes like these are not rare, but always alarming.

00:57Thankfully, no damage has been reported yet.

00:59And the tsunami risk?

01:01For now, it's fading.

01:02But if you live near tsunami zones like Hawaii or the U.S. West Coast, stay alert.

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