A powerful earthquake shook Russia, with a magnitude of 8.8 recorded on the Richter scale. The quake struck near the eastern coast of Russia, around 136 kilometers from Petropavlovsk in the Kamchatka Peninsula. Experts say this is the strongest earthquake the world has seen since 2011. Following the tremor, tsunami warnings were issued by authorities.

Due to the impact of the earthquake, buildings in Kamchatka and Petropavlovsk cities shook heavily. Russian media reported that many people ran out of their homes in fear. There were also disruptions in electricity and mobile networks in some areas.

Videos of the tremors and shaking buildings are going viral on social media. So far, there is no confirmed information about casualties or property damage. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have started precautionary measures.