Russia cancels tsunami warning for Kamchatka after quake, dormant volcano erupts

Russia cancels tsunami warning for Kamchatka after quake, dormant volcano erupts

Russia's Ministry for Emergency Services has canceled the tsunami warning for Kamchatka, following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the nearby Kuril Islands. The earthquake, which occurred on Sunday, August 3, 2025, did not trigger a significant tsunami, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning System [1].

The earthquake was the latest in a series of seismic activities in the region. Hours after the quake, the dormant Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka erupted for the first time in 600 years, according to Russia's RIA state news agency and scientists [2]. The eruption, which was accompanied by an ash plume rising up to 6,000 meters, has been assigned an orange aviation code, indicating a heightened risk to aircraft [1].

The eruption of Krasheninnikov Volcano may be connected to the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Russia’s Far East last week. This earthquake triggered tsunami warnings as far away as French Polynesia and Chile and was followed by the eruption of Klyuchevskoy, the most active volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula [2].

The Kamchatka branch of Russia's ministry for emergency services reported that the ash cloud from the eruption has drifted eastward, toward the Pacific Ocean, with no populated areas along its path [1]. The volcano stands at 1,856 meters.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

References:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/tsunami-possible-russias-kamchatka-after-quake-dormant-volcano-erupts-2025-08-03/
[2] https://indianexpress.com/article/world/earthquake-in-kamchatka-caused-volcano-eruption-after-600-years-russia-10166633/