Russian authorities have officially lifted the tsunami warning for the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, over 11 hours after a powerful undersea earthquake struck off the region’s coast.
The 8.8-magnitude quake had triggered emergency protocols, including the evacuation of coastal areas, amid fears of incoming tidal waves. However, as the situation stabilised and no significant tsunami activity was observed, the alert was rescinded.
Sergei Lebedev, Kamchatka’s Minister for Emergency Situations, confirmed the development via social media:
“Dear residents and visitors to the Kamchatka region, our colleagues from the State Emergency Situations Ministry have lifted the tsunami alert.”
No casualties or major damage have been reported so far, though authorities continue to monitor aftershocks and assess structural safety in vulnerable zones.
