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Nine Aftershocks Recorded Off Kamchatka in 24 Hours

Authorities maintain an emergency regime due to elevated volcanic activity following July’s magnitude 8.8 quake.

Overview

  • Scientists logged nine offshore aftershocks measuring magnitude 3.5 to 5.0 in the past day, the regional EMERCOM office reported.
  • No shaking was felt in populated areas, according to the agency’s Telegram update.
  • The previous day saw five aftershocks of magnitude 3.7 to 5.0 that were also not felt by residents.
  • Volcanologists report ongoing activity at Bezymianny, Shiveluch, Klyuchevskoy, Karymsky, Krasheninnikov and Kambalny, with monitoring intensified since the late-July mainshock.
  • Residents and visitors are urged to stay away from active volcanoes as monitoring continues under the emergency regime.