Volcano Erupts After Strong Earthquake in Russia

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia, leading to the eruption of the Shiveluch volcano. This impressive natural event has sent a massive column of ash soaring into the sky, as reported by TASS, a state-run media outlet.

The Shiveluch volcano is located about 280 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a coastal city with around 180,000 residents. Following the earthquake, the ash plume was observed rising to approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) above sea level, while lava flowed from the volcano.

Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries so far. The US Geological Survey noted that the earthquake’s epicenter was roughly 55 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, occurring at a depth of about 30 miles.

While TASS indicated that no major damage resulted from the quake, authorities are currently examining buildings for any potential harm, with a focus on social facilities. Additionally, the Russian Emergencies Ministry decided not to issue a tsunami warning following the tremor.

Earlier, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre had cautioned that hazardous tsunami waves might reach shores within 300 kilometers of the epicenter, but this warning was later lifted. As the situation develops, minor fluctuations in sea levels are still possible for some coastal areas near the earthquake site.