Why Russia’s 8.8 earthquake ranks among world’s top 10 strongest?
On July 29, 2025, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, ranking among the world’s strongest. It caused damage and injuries and triggered a Pacific-wide tsunami with waves up to 4 meters. Over 35 aftershocks followed. This quake shares common traits with other megaquakes along the Pacific Ring of Fire, highlighting the region’s seismic hazards.