Pacific Ring Of Fire Archives

Another earthquake hits Russia: 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Kamchatsky region; back-to-back tremors raise alarm | World News

Another earthquake hits Russia; 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Kamchatsky region Fresh tremor of magnitude 5.1 struck far-east in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia today, reported the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was recorded at 07:17:36 (UTC+05:30), with its epicentre located 144 km southeast of the Kamchatsky region at a depth of 25 km.Tremor follows a powerful 8.8-magnitude […]

Russia’s earthquake highlights Pacific Ring of Fire risks: Why this seismic zone is the world’s deadliest | World News

The Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped seismic belt encircling the Pacific Ocean, is one of Earth’s most active geological regions. Home to hundreds of millions of people, it stretches across bustling megacities and remote mountain towns, uniting them under a common geological destiny. Shaped by powerful tectonic plate movements, it is responsible for some […]

8.7-magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit Pacific Rim: What triggered the disaster across Russia, US, and Japan | World News

Earthquakes and tsunamis remain among the most devastating natural disasters on the planet, especially for countries located along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.” Russia, the United States, and Japan face elevated seismic risks due to their positions on active tectonic boundaries. A recent 8.7-magnitude quake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, reignited global […]

First visuals: Tsunami hits Russia’s Kamchatka coast after 8.8 earthquake; waves up to 4 metres recorded

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering a large tsunami and forcing people to evacuate coastal areas. The first clip of tsunami has emerged, showing submerged buildings along the coast and massive amounts of water drenching the land, with the video going viral on social media.East Russia governor had […]

6.1 earthquake hits southern Philippines, no significant damage reported- second in a week

A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).The quake occurred at a depth of 101 kilometres and was located approximately 70 kilometres from the nearest point in Davao Occidental province.There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.“The shake […]

Earthquake strikes Philippines: 6.2 magnitude quake jolts country, no casualties

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 magnitude has jolted parts of southern Philippines on Tuesday.The shallow quake struck about 374 kilometres (232 miles) east of the island of Davao. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.In a post on X, the National Center for Seismology posted the details of earthquake on X. It said, […]

Earthquake strikes Taiwan: 5.9 magnitude quake jolts country; no major damage reported

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck parts of Taiwan on Wednesday.According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was recorded at 11:00:28 (UTC). The quake’s epicenter was located approximately 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City, at a depth of 31.1 kilometers (19.3 miles), with coordinates 23.330°N latitude and […]

Tsunami warning issued after 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

A tsunami warning was issued for Papua New Guinea after a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of New Britain Island on Saturday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, hit at 6:04am local time, around 194 kilometres southeast of Kimbe. The US […]