7,3 magnitude earthquake in Russia and tsunami alert

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Its epicenter is located in a sea area

A strong seismic tremor occurred recently in eastern Russia.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake had a magnitude of 7,3 and its epicenter was located in a sea area 88 kilometers west-southwest of Nikolskoye, Russia, with a focal depth of 33 kilometers.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says tidal waves are likely to hit coasts up to 300km from the epicenter.

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