Strong 7.5 earthquake off Russia prompts tsunami watch for Hawaii

Moscow - The quake hit at a depth of 56 kilometres.

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By AFP

Published: Wed 25 Mar 2020, 6:28 AM

Last updated: Wed 25 Mar 2020, 11:11 AM

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's far eastern Kuril Islands on Wednesday and a tsunami warning was issued for the closest shores.

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck 219 kilometers south-southeast of Severo on the Kuril chain north of Japan. It was 56 kilometers (37 miles) deep.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 1,000 kilometers of the quake's epicenter.

It said earthquakes of this strength in the past have caused tsunamis far from the epicenter, and the US National Tsunami Warning Center was analyzing the event to determine the level of danger.

AFP

Published: Wed 25 Mar 2020, 6:28 AM

Last updated: Wed 25 Mar 2020, 11:11 AM

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