6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Russian coast, does not pose tsunami threat
A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake off the coast of Russia this morning does not pose a tsunami threat to Hawaii.
The strong temblor struck 8:38 a.m. Hawaii time 115 miles south-southeast of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Kamchatka, Russia at a depth of 35.4 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
“Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii,” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in a bulletin.
No serious injuries were immediately reported.