A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia late Friday, just six weeks after the region was rocked by a massive 8.8 quake. According to seismic data, the tremor struck at a depth of 39 kilometers, sparking renewed fears of a tsunami threat for coastal communities.
Officials confirmed that tsunami advisories are currently being evaluated. “Coastal communities in Russia and neighboring countries should stay on alert and follow all safety instructions,” authorities warned.
BREAKING 🚨🚨#Russia / #Earthquake
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake just struck off the Russian pacific coastline
This is close proximity to a previous earthquake which triggered a tsunami pic.twitter.com/tRqzcAHIw7
— OC Scanner 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 (@OC_Scanner) September 13, 2025
Same Region Hit by July’s 8.8 Earthquake
The powerful quake originated in the same location as the magnitude 8.8 earthquake in July, which triggered Pacific-wide tsunami warnings and widespread concern. Friday’s quake, while slightly weaker, has already led to reports of possible coastal damage.
Residents described feeling intense shaking. Seismic monitoring stations registered the event quickly, prompting emergency alerts.
Ongoing Risk for Coastal Areas
Authorities have urged people in low-lying coastal areas to move to higher ground until the tsunami risk can be fully assessed. Early reports indicate strong waves along parts of the Russian coastline, though the full extent of the impact is still being evaluated.
“Possible damage is being reported along the coast. This is a developing situation,” officials added.
Developing Situation — Stay Alert
Emergency teams are monitoring aftershocks and potential secondary waves. The public is urged to remain cautious and wait for official updates.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
