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Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake 2025
July 26 , 2025
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- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of the Kamchatka region in Russia.
- It is bordered by the Sea of Okhotsk to the west and the Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea to the east.
- Kamchatka sits at the junction of the Pacific and North American tectonic plates.
- This makes it a hotspot for earthquakes and volcanic activity.
- This area is a key part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
- It is known for its geological instability.
- Kamchatka is also home to the Volcanoes of Kamchatka, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The region contains two main mountain ranges: the Sredinny (Central) Range and the Vostochny (Eastern) Range.
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