Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits near Ozernovskiy in Russia
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Ozernovskiy in Russia's Kamchatka region on October 16, 2026. While initial estimates were lower, the tremor was felt with significant intensity in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, causing residents to evacuate buildings.
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Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits near Ozernovskiy in Russia left Image used for repesentational purposes only. Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/spzm1i/article71591245.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-2172126887.jpg deliormanli Seismometer printing details Scientists estimated its magnitude at 6.5 at first, but later revised it to 6.9. It was felt as a magnitude-5 earthquake in the region, says Geological Survey Moscow An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck 76 km northeast of Ozernovskiy in Russia on Friday (October 16, 2026), the U.S. Geological Survey said. https://www.thehindu.com/features/kids/what-is-an-earthquake/article7255020.ece https://www.thehindu.com/tag/1979-244/ The epicentre, with a depth of 143.2 km, was initially determined to be at 52.01 degrees north latitude and 157.25 degrees east longitude, it said.
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