The earthquake was recorded near the Kamchatka Peninsula. There are also warnings for Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and even Chile.
An earthquake of magnitude 8.7 shook the East Coast of Russiaabout 136 kilometers east of Petropávlovsk-Kamtchatskiin the Kamchatka Peninsulaas reported by the United States Geological Service (USGS). The earthquake occurred to 19 kilometers deep and activated one Tsunami alert in the Pacific Ocean.
The warning includes Alaska, Japan, Guam and the Hawaii archipelagowhere the authorities alerted about possible Waves between 1 and 3 meters high. Even in Chili A possible alert for this phenomenon was deployed.
In the case of the Russian Costa, the forecast indicates that the waves could exceed the 3 meters. According to the US tsunamis center, the phenomenon could impact within up to three hours.
The Japanese weather agency He also issued an alert for his coasts and warned: “Do not approach the sea or the coast until the warning is lifted”
According to the first reports, movements were detected that would indicate the arrival of a tsunami of at least one meter.
This new movement occurred in one of the most active seismic areas in the worldat the point of contact between Pacific and North American Tectonic Plates. The past July 20a Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 With several replicas it affected the same region, although it did not cause significant damage.
What a possibility of a tsunami on the coasts of Chile
Although an official evacuation has not been arrangedhe Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy (SHOA) activated their Monitoring protocols After the strong earthquake. The analysis of Oceanic data It will be extended during the next few hours to determine if there will be an impact on Chilean territory.
Due to its location in the Pacific Fire Belt, Chili It is one of the countries most exposed to this type of phenomena. Therefore, the authorities They recommend following official channels and Avoid dissemination of unsecured information.
What areas are under alert in the Pacific
The Pacific Tsunamis alert (PTWC) issued warnings for:
- Russia (East Zone and Kamchatka Peninsula)
- Hawaii
- Alaska
- Japan (where waves of up to one meter are expected in Hokkaido)
- Central and Western Pacific Islands
- Chile, although under evaluation
Source: Ambito
