Kamchatka Records Eight Aftershocks in 24 Hours, One Felt

Overview

• The Kamchatka directorate of EMERCOM reported aftershocks up to magnitude 5.0 off the coast in the latest 24-hour period.
• Seismologists identify the sequence as aftershocks of the July 30 mainshock, the strongest in the area since 1952.
• The previous day registered five aftershocks ranging from magnitude 3.8 to 5.0, with one event felt in settlements.
• Researchers describe seismicity as elevated and note activity at Klyuchevskoy, Bezymianny, Shiveluch, Karymsky, Kambalny, and Krasheninnikov.
• Authorities maintain continuous monitoring and advise residents and visitors to avoid active volcanoes.