7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula | VIDEO

Moscow: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early Friday, violently shaking buildings and prompting a brief tsunami warning that was later lifted.

The quake hit 128 kilometers (80 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the regional capital, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Russia’s local geophysical service gave a slightly lower estimate of 7.4 magnitude and reported at least five aftershocks.

Dramatic footage, widely shared on Russian social media, shows the force of the tremor: chandeliers swinging, display screens shaking, and parked cars rocking on city streets. Residents captured the frightening moments from inside homes and offices as the quake rattled the region.

The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially issued an alert for possible hazardous waves along nearby coastlines. However, officials lifted the alert a few hours later, confirming the threat had passed.

"This morning is once again testing the resilience of Kamchatka residents," the governor of the region, Vladimir Solodov, said on Telegram.

"There are currently no reports of damage. I ask everyone to remain calm," he added.

Kamchatka, located on the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences seismic activity. In July, an 8.8-magnitude mega-quake off the same coast triggered a tsunami that swept part of a coastal village into the sea, prompting widespread warnings around the Pacific.

Authorities are continuing to monitor the region, but early assessments report no major structural damage or casualties.