Earthquake in the Pacific! (September 23, 2025)

ℹ️ What? A violent earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck the coastal area of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on September 13, 2025. It is one of the seven strongest earthquakes ever recorded since modern measurements began.

👤 Who? The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of approximately 39.5 km, 111 km from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (population approximately 330,000). Fortunately, there were no fatalities.

🌍 Where? The earthquake occurred at sea, off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia.

🕰️ When? It took place on September 13, 2025 (local time), in the evening. Tremors had already been felt in the previous days.

❓ Why is it important? Because this mega-earthquake is one of the most powerful ever recorded on Earth!

🎯 For this activity, your goal will be to understand what an earthquake is, how it forms, and discover its consequences on populations and the environment.