A powerful earthquake off Russia's coast triggered three tsunami waves that struck the Severo-Kurilsk port area. The final wave severely damaged port infrastructure and swept several anchored ships toward the strait. The third wave was described as “extremely powerful,” flooding parts of the city. Residents took refuge on a nearby hill and plan to stay until the threat passes. In a separate incident, a kindergarten building in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky was also damaged by the quake.