30.07.2025 11:16
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in eastern Russia ranks sixth on the list of the world's largest earthquakes.
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An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale occurred off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. A tsunami warning was issued for Russia, China, Japan, the USA, Canada, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, and the Pacific Islands, with reports indicating that wave heights could reach 3 meters. As the first tsunami waves reached the coasts of Kamchatka and Japan, workers at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant were evacuated.
RUSSIA EARTHQUAKE GOES DOWN IN HISTORY
The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred in eastern Russia ranks 6th on the list of the world's largest earthquakes. The ranking of the world's largest earthquakes is as follows:
1- 1960 Chile: M9.5
Approximately 1,655 people lost their lives in the earthquake. It is recorded as the largest earthquake measured in the 20th century and modern seismology. The tsunami that followed the approximately 10-minute-long tremor hit the coasts of Chile, Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines. 2 million people were left homeless.
2- 1964 Alaska: M9.2
131 people lost their lives in the earthquake. It is known as the largest earthquake in U.S. history. It is also referred to as the Good Friday earthquake. It caused significant destruction in many cities in Alaska. There were also casualties on the California and Oregon coasts due to the tsunami.
3- 2011 Japan: M9.1
19,759 people lost their lives in the earthquake. The massive tsunami that followed devastated northeastern Japan. The leak at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant drew global attention to nuclear safety. More than 2,500 people are still missing.
4- 2004 Indonesia: M9.1
More than 227,000 people lost their lives in the earthquake. It is the deadliest earthquake of the 21st century. The tremor in the Indian Ocean triggered a massive tsunami that affected many countries from Indonesia to Sri Lanka and from India to Somalia.
5- 1952 Russia: M9.0
Approximately 2,300 people lost their lives in the earthquake. It was the strongest earthquake recorded during the Soviet Union era. It generated a large tsunami and caused destruction, especially in the Kuril Islands. The waves reached the coasts of Hawaii.
6- 2025 Russia: M8.8
According to initial assessments, there were no casualties in the earthquake. The earthquake that occurred off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula led to tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Evacuations were carried out as a precaution in Japan, Hawaii, and the U.S. West Coast. Thanks to advanced early warning systems, loss of life was prevented.
7- 1906 Ecuador: M8.8
Approximately 1,000 people lost their lives in the earthquake. This major earthquake, which affected the coasts of Ecuador and Colombia, was also felt in Panama, Costa Rica, and Hawaii due to the subsequent tsunami.
8- 1965 Alaska: M8.7
There is no clear number for casualties. The earthquake that occurred off the Aleutian Islands caused a massive tsunami. The tsunami reached Hawaii. Due to the sparsely populated area, the loss of life was limited.
9- 1950 India: M8.6
In the earthquake that occurred in Tibet on August 15, 1950, at least 1,500 people died. The earthquake affected many cities in China and India, leading to landslides. As a result, hundreds of buildings were damaged.
10- 2012 Indonesia: M8.6
1,300 people lost their lives in the earthquake. This tremor occurred just three months after the 2004 disaster. Significant destruction occurred on Indonesia's Nias and Simeulue islands. The local population was once again shaken while still in the recovery process after the disaster.
THE LARGEST EARTHQUAKE SINCE 1952
The earthquake that occurred in the Kamchatka region has been determined to be the most severe earthquake in the area since 1952. Experts expect aftershocks to reach up to 7.5.
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