India remains unaffected by the massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake that struck off the East Coast of Kamchatka in Russia early Wednesday, according to the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC). In a morning bulletin, the centre confirmed that based on pre-run model scenarios, there is no tsunami threat to the Indian coastline.
“No threat to India,” the ITEWC bulletin stated, reassuring coastal communities and halting any immediate concern. It also added that no further bulletins would be issued unless new information becomes available.
The ITEWC operates under the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) based in Pragati Nagar, Hyderabad.
The quake, among the strongest recorded globally in recent years, triggered small tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska. Warnings were also issued for Hawaii, parts of North and Central America, and several Pacific islands extending toward New Zealand. Despite its intensity, the impact on India remains negligible as per official assessments.
