Powerful Quake Hits Kamchatka Coast, Triggers Tsunami Alert

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka coast has prompted tsunami warnings. The quake struck at a depth of 51 km, raising alarms for potential further impacts.

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region at a depth of 51 km (32 miles), according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami threat as a result of the quake.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to assess the risk of further impacts and ensure public safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)