Moscow, Sep 13 (NationPress) A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Saturday, leading to a tsunami warning. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the seismic event occurred 111 kilometers (69 miles) east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the administrative center of the Kamchatka region, at a depth of 39.5 kilometers.

In the wake of the earthquake, local authorities in Kamchatka issued a tsunami alert. Governor Vladimir Solodov shared on his Telegram channel, "A tsunami threat has been declared. Please exercise caution while visiting Khalaktyr beach and other areas susceptible to tsunami risks."

The governor urged residents to remain calm and stay informed through official channels.

Meanwhile, NHK World, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency, reported that the earthquake might induce minor tidal fluctuations along Japan's coast, but no significant damage is anticipated in Japan.

This earthquake follows a series of aftershocks from a powerful 8.8 magnitude tremor that affected Kamchatka on July 30, as reported by the Russian state-run news agency Ria Novosti.

The earlier tremor also triggered a tsunami alert across parts of the Pacific, with the USGS indicating that destructive waves could reach coastal regions of Russia and Japan within three hours of the quake.

Recorded at a relatively shallow depth of 19.3 kilometers (12 miles), this latest earthquake raised concerns about significant surface shaking and potential tsunami waves.

Residents in coastal areas have been advised to evacuate to higher ground and adhere to local emergency protocols.

In the immediate aftermath, various videos circulated on social media depicting the violent shaking caused by the earthquake. Some clips showed furniture shaking fiercely, while others captured scenes of panic and structural damage within Kamchatka. Local reports indicate infrastructure damage, though comprehensive assessments are still in progress.

The quake occurred near Avacha Bay, an area recognized for its seismic activity due to its position along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world's most tectonically active regions.