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Russia's 8.8 quake triggers tsunami and possible aftershocks

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Brent Goff
July 30, 2025

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings from Russia to Japan, Hawaii, and California. How powerful is a magnitude 8.8 quake, and what's known about the tsunami’s path and aftershocks? Meteorologist Matthew Capucci explains, as details continue to emerge.

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