Most people are now comparing today’s earthquake in Russia and other earthquakes occurred in the past. The most unusual and surprising element is that 73 years ago, the same place saw one of the most dangerous earthquakes that has been recorded in the 20th century. Now, today’s earthquake has triggered worldwide tsunami alerts, which are even more dangerous. Let’s now understand the 1952 earthquake and today’s earthquake in detail.

❂ 1952 Earthquake in Kamchatka:

A powerful 9.0 magnitude underwater earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula on November 4, 1952, making it one of the most dangerous earthquakes of the 20th century. The quake originated off the eastern shore of Kamchatka in Russia’s Far East. It occurred in the Kuril-Kamchatka subduction zone, where the Pacific Plate pushes beneath the North American Plate, one of the most seismically active areas in the world. Like other major disasters in the Ring of Fire, this earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that swept across the Pacific Ocean.

Thanks to the region’s remoteness, the earthquake caused surprisingly few deaths despite its strength. Although officials confirmed no deaths in Russia, the quake damaged coastal villages in Kamchatka. The tsunami generated waves up to 9.1 meters (30 feet) high and reached as far as Hawaii. While the waves spared lives, they caused serious damage to coastal areas and infrastructure, especially in Hilo.

Also Read: Where is Kamchatka? The Russian Region Hit by Quake and Tsunami

❂ Today’s Earthquake in Kamchatka:

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, sending waves as high as four meters into the remote region. Authorities issued tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for Japan, the U.S. West Coast, and several Pacific regions shortly after the quake.

The U.S. Geological Survey identified the earthquake’s epicenter 126 kilometers (80 miles) east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city along Russia’s Avacha Bay, and recorded its depth at 19.3 kilometers (12 miles). Sergei Lebedev, the regional minister for emergencies, confirmed that some parts of Kamchatka experienced tsunami waves between three and four meters high. The waves injured several people.

Share

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
•