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Massive Undersea Earthquake Off Russia Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia has sent shockwaves rippling through the Pacific Ocean, leading to widespread tsunami warnings across multiple nations and prompting urgent evacuations in areas at risk.
Earthquake on a Historic Scale
This seismic event ranks as the sixth strongest earthquake ever recorded worldwide, underscoring its monumental power. The quake's epicenter was located off Russia’s east coast, where it caused the seafloor to move upward by approximately one meter—roughly three feet—creating a bulge that generated waves traveling across the Pacific basin.