By Reuters
A strong earthquake struck Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka region, the regional governor said on Friday, prompting a series of tsunami warnings in the region, but despite waves reaching the shore, there were no reports of damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was measured at a magnitude of 7.8 and at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). It said a series of aftershocks followed, measuring up to 5.8.
Russia’s Emergencies Ministry said the quake had a magnitude of 7.2, but later revised that figure up to 7.8.
Governor Vladimir Solodov said all emergency services had been placed on a state of high readiness, but that no damage had been reported…
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