Russia: Strong Earthquake Strikes Kamchatka Region, Tsunami Threat Under Assessment

An earthquake measuring 7.0 magnitude struck Russia's Kamchatka region near the Kuril Islands in the North Pacific.

The earthquake occurred at an estimated depth of around 140 km (87 miles), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Initial estimates of the magnitude ranged from 6.9, reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), to 7.0, according to the EMSC.

Authorities were assessing the tsunami threat following the earthquake.

Further details are awaited.