Russia earthquake 8.8 on the Richter scale... video and photos show moments of terror and panic

Russia was hit by a powerful earthquake early this morning, measuring up to 8.8 on the Richter scale. The earthquake caused extensive damage in the eastern Russian city of Kamchatka. Russian seismologists unanimously agreed that the earthquake was one of the most powerful the world has seen in centuries. Experts confirmed that the earthquake's location was deep in the Pacific Ocean, triggering a tsunami in several countries along the Pacific coast, destroying many cities.

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Kamchatka, eastern Russia. Kamchatka, eastern Russia, witnessed a major event that caused panic among the entire Russian population, following predictions by authorities of a possible tsunami. This came after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck in the early hours of today, and was felt by many residents of eastern Russia.

Tsunami warnings in Russia, Japan, and the US Following the earthquake in Russia, tsunami waves began striking the coasts of Russia, Japan, and the United States, prompting Russian, Japanese, and American authorities to evacuate many cities near the Pacific coast.

Tsunami waves rose more than 30 centimeters in height off Hokkaido Island on the morning of Wednesday, July 30. The Meteorological Agency confirmed that a second wave was hitting the north and east of the archipelago, potentially reaching heights of more than 3 meters. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid going to sea during these days.

China sounds alarm, issues urgent maritime alerts China today announced important maritime decisions following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia and the occurrence of weather changes that are causing disruptions to maritime traffic and fishing. It also confirmed the possibility of severe flooding in the coming days.

The Chinese government has called on all ships to return to port immediately, citing the possibility of strong storms and high waves along the southern and eastern coasts, which could be fatal to all fishermen.

The Chinese Ministry of Transport has also activated emergency plans at major ports to fully prepare for typhoons and has urged people to avoid coastal areas in the coming days.

Watch videos of the Russia earthquake here .

Tsunami waves hit the coast of Russia and threaten northern Japan Following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Russia, one of the most powerful earthquakes in history, massive tsunami waves struck the coasts of Russia, Japan, and the United States, destroying many buildings and causing material and human losses.

Authorities in these countries began taking urgent precautionary measures to minimize material and psychological losses. Emergency plans were activated in hospitals to receive all those affected by the tsunami, and military and civil defense forces were deployed along the coasts for rescue and evacuation of coastal areas.

Comprehensive evacuation measures extend from Hokkaido to Wakayama in Japan The Japanese government has announced a tsunami evacuation, starting from Hokkaido in the north and ending in Wakayama in the south. It has begun evacuating all schools and public facilities in an effort to minimize losses from the tsunami. It is also working to relocate residents from evacuated areas to safer locations, providing them with all necessary supplies.

US raises alert: High waves warnings in Hawaii and California In the United States, a state of anxiety and fear prevails after strange changes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, causing high waves, particularly in Hawaii and California. Authorities were also forced to evacuate the country and close schools and beach resorts until the weather stabilizes and residents can return home.

Nuclear plants evacuated as a precaution in Japan, no damage reported Among the precautions Japan is taking against tsunamis is shutting down nuclear power plants located along its coastline. The Japanese government confirmed that the evacuations were carried out in accordance with emergency protocols adopted after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. Authorities indicated that radiation levels in all coastal areas remain normal and there are no indications of danger.

The earthquake is the strongest in Kamchatka since 1952. Officials in Kamchatka declared the Russian earthquake the strongest to hit the region since 1952. They also confirmed that the tremors caused significant damage. The prolonged tremors also caused cracks in some homes, leading to their collapse. Power outages were also reported in many areas.

Aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude may continue for months Following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia, seismologists warned of aftershocks that could reach magnitudes of up to 7.5 for several months. They emphasized that this is normal after an earthquake of this magnitude. The Biological Institute confirmed that aftershocks can cause significant damage to homes and infrastructure.

Earthquake expert analyses the expected risks and their potential impacts. Dr. Andrei Serov, a seismologist at the Russian Institute of Sciences, said that the earthquake that struck the Kamchatka region was a megathon, caused by the violent movement of two tectonic plates in the Pacific Ocean. He also confirmed that violent tremors followed the earthquake, which could last for several weeks or months, causing significant losses that require precautions.