Kuril Islands: A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Kuril Islands on Sunday, just days after a powerful 8.8-magnitude quake rattled Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, raising fresh concerns in the seismically active region. The Kurils form a volcanic archipelago stretching from the southern tip of Kamchatka towards Japan.

According to a report by Reuters, Russia’s Ministry for Emergency Services issued a precautionary warning, stating that minor tsunami waves were possible along three coastal areas of Kamchatka in the country’s Far East. “The expected wave heights are low, but you must still move away from the shore,” the ministry urged residents via Telegram.

Despite these warnings, the Pacific Tsunami Warning System, which also registered the quake at magnitude 7.0, said there was no tsunami threat following the tremor. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the magnitude and location of the quake.

The seismic activity follows an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the Kamchatka Peninsula on 30 July, which had triggered a tsunami alert at the time. The region, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Adding to the geological unrest, the Krasheninnikov Volcano--one of Kamchatka’s most active--erupted overnight for the first time in 600 years.

Russia’s RIA state news agency, citing scientists, confirmed the eruption on Sunday, marking a significant development in the region’s volatile landscape.