A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern part of Russia’s remote Kuril Islands early Saturday, according to Russian news agencies and the US Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), but no casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.
Authorities have launched surveys to assess potential impacts in the affected areas. The Kuril Islands, located in a seismically active zone, frequently experience earthquakes due to shifting tectonic plates.
While no tsunami warning was issued, local residents remained on alert as a precaution. The region has a history of seismic activity, but this latest tremor appears to have caused minimal disruption.
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