SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 30, 2025Scientific American

Russia’s Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake Ranks among 10 Strongest

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An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast in 2025 triggered a Pacific-wide tsunami, ranking among the top 10 strongest quakes ever recorded and approaching the power of the 1960 Chile earthquake.

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