A strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region on Saturday (September 13). According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake had a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
रूस के कामचटका क्षेत्र के पूर्वी तट के पास 7.1 तीव्रता का भूकंप, सुनामी का अलर्ट
Terrible tremors of earthquake have been felt near the eastern coast of Kamchatka region of Russia. According to the information, the intensity of this earthquake has been measured 7.1 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers. According to the report of GFZ, due to this strong earthquake, a tsunami warning has also been issued on the beaches within a radius of 300 kilometers.
Let us tell you, these tremors have come a month after the powerful earthquake of 8.8 magnitude in the Kamchatka Peninsula. At present, there is no news of any loss of life in this earthquake.
An earthquake of 8.8 magnitude had occurred in the Kamchatka Peninsula in July
In July this year, an earthquake of 8.8 magnitude had occurred in Kamchatka, which caused 4 meter high tsunami waves in the Pacific Ocean. This earthquake was one of the most powerful earthquakes ever. Due to which a large number of people were evacuated to safe places in Hawaii, Japan and other coastal areas. In Japan, about 20 lakh people were ordered to move to higher areas, although the warning was later withdrawn.
Earthquake tremors are often felt in Kamchatka
Let us tell you, the Kamchatka Peninsula is an area where earthquakes occur frequently. Due to the earthquake in July, a tsunami warning was also issued in Russia, America, Japan, Hawaii, Chile, Costa Rica and other countries. According to the information, a massive earthquake of 9.0 magnitude occurred in Kamchatka in 1952, which is considered to be one of the most powerful earthquakes ever.
Volcano erupted on August 3
According to a report by The Washington Post, the Krasheninnikov volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, erupted on August 3 this year after almost 600 years. It is believed that the cause of this explosion is also the earthquake of 8.8 magnitude on July 30. Scientists have also considered it as a potential catalyst for volcanic activity. According to experts, the earthquake affected the flow and pressure of magma, which activated the volcano. This volcano erupted for the first time since about 1550.
After this volcanic eruption, ash clouds rose to a height of about 6 kilometers, but this explosion took place in the Kronotsky Nature Reserve, located away from population-density areas, so there was no loss of life.
Why do earthquakes occur?
Earthquakes occur mainly due to the movement of tectonic plates below the surface of the Earth. The outer layer of the Earth is divided into several large plates, which constantly collide, slide or get stuck. When these plates are suddenly freed or collide with each other, a large amount of energy is released, which spreads in the form of seismic waves and we feel the earth shaking. Apart from this, volcanic eruptions, explosions in underground mines or cracks inside the ground can also cause earthquakes.
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