A powerful earthquake and tsunami struck Kamchatka, Russia, causing damage and injuries, and prompting tsunami warnings in neighboring countries. The magnitude 8.7 earthquake, the strongest since 1952, occurred 149 km southeast of the regional capital at a depth of 17 km.

The earthquake caused significant damage, including cracks in buildings and the collapse of a wall in a kindergarten in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Fortunately, no deaths or injuries were reported at the kindergarten, and the children were relocated to other facilities. A woman was injured in the airport building but is in satisfactory condition.

The earthquake occurred while surgeons were performing an operation in a local oncology center, but they continued to work despite the tremors. Three tsunami waves struck the coastal zone of Severo-Kurilsk, tearing ships from their moorings.

Tsunami warnings were issued in Japan, the USA, and Chile due to the potential impact of the earthquake.

In other news, police are investigating an incident involving a Russian citizen.

Evgeny Teplyakov, known for raising child prodigies, claims his 8-year-old daughter Terra is being denied enrollment at Moscow State University (MSU), despite graduating from school early. He alleges that his attempts to contact the university have been unsuccessful. His nine-year-old daughter Alisa was previously expelled from MSU after failing to attend classes.

Authorities are warning parents about phone scammers impersonating nurses to trick schoolchildren into revealing SMS codes. Parents are advised to monitor their children’s phones and restrict access to suspicious applications and sites.

Oleg Zubkov, head of the “Taigan” park in Crimea, has entered the lions’ enclosure for the first time since being attacked by a lion. Doctors predict a quick recovery, but Zubkov is waiting for his neck to heal completely before interacting with the lions again.

Roskomnadzor has blocked access to the internet speed measurement service Speedtest, citing threats to the security of the communication network. The agency recommends using trusted Russian services like the “Proset” application.