M7.5 Earthquake Hits Kuril Islands, Russia Putting The Hawaiian Islands On Tsunami Watch (Videos)

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A large M7.5 earthquake was reported Tuesday evening near the Kuril Islands.

The Hawaiian islands were put on tsunami watch.

M7.5 earthquake russia march 25 2020, M7.5 earthquake russia march 25 2020 map, M7.5 earthquake hit 219km SSE of Severo-Kuril'sk, Russia, 2020-03-25, 02:49:21 (UTC), 48.986°N 157.693°E at 56.7 km depth
M7.5 earthquake hit 219km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, 2020-03-25, 02:49:21 (UTC), 48.986°N 157.693°E at 56.7 km depth. Earthquake map via USGS

The 7.5 magnitude quake was reported at about 8 p.m. PT east of the Russian island chain and shook at a depth of about 35 miles.

Although the powerful earthquake hit at a moderate depth and in a remote location, it was felt and reported by more than 20 people on the USGS website

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 1,000 kilometers of the quake’s epicenter.

The Oahu Dept. of Emergency Management said Hawaii is on tsunami watch, as there is a danger of hazardous waves.

The National Tsunami Warning Center is looking into the possibility of a tsunami threat for the West Coast of North America. More earthquake news on Strange Sounds and Steve Quayle. [USGS, KATU]

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