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Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here’s what they have in common

Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the ...

Russian authorities on Kamchatka peninsula and Kuril islands cancel a tsunami warning

The National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, and a watch for portions ...

Tsunami Fears Ease After Waves Reach Hawaii, US West Coast From Massive 8.8 Earthquake Off Russia

Hours after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Russian coast, becoming one of the strongest tremors ever ...

Sixth-Largest Earthquake on Record Triggers Global Tsunami Warnings

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Russia’s eastern peninsula and has led to evacuations in Hawaii and elsewhere.

What are the biggest tsunamis ever? How July 29 earthquake, tsunami compares.

While not as strong, the magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29 brought tsunami waves to Hawaii ...

Japan lifts tsunami warnings as some Pacific islands begin evacuations after massive earthquake

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful ever recorded, struck Russia's Far East early on Wednesday, ...