A powerful earthquake struck near the coast of the Kamchatka region in Russia’s Far East on Sunday. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the epicenter of the earthquake was located 10 kilometers beneath the earth’s surface.

Reuters initially reported the magnitude of the earthquake as 6.2. The Kamchatka Peninsula is a geographically active area and is considered part of the “Pacific Ring of Fire.” The region is surrounded by dozens of active volcanoes... [Read more]