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A massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves up to 4 metres, with alerts issued across the Pacific, including Japan, the US, and New Zealand. Minor waves struck Japan’s Hokkaido. No serious casualties were reported.

The Indian Consulate in San Francisco issued a safety alert for Indian nationals after a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Citizens are urged to follow local alerts and emergency protocols.

A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka coast, prompting tsunami warnings for parts of the Pacific. The shallow quake triggered evacuations and damage reports across the region, with authorities urging caution and bracing for potential aftershocks and destructive waves.

The helicopter, manufactured during the Soviet era 37 years ago, was operated by Vityaz-Aero, a local private carrier.

The Antonov An-26 carrying 28 people crashed on Tuesday near its destination town of Palana in the region of Kamchatka.

An Antonov An-26 plane with 22 passengers and six crew members, flying from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to the town of Palana, missed a scheduled communication.