On 30 July 2025, a tremendous earthquake of 8.8 magnitude occurred in the Kamchatka Peninsula in the remote area of Russia. This earthquake was so powerful that it is being counted among the sixth largest earthquakes of history. The earthquake occurred just 120 km from Awacha Bay, where the Russian Navy has an important nuclear submarine base. The incident has raised questions about the safety of Russia’s nuclear weapons and submarines.
What happened and where?
The earthquake came into the sea about 135 km from the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, a deserted but strategically important area of Russia. The Russian Navy’s Rayabachi submarine base in Awacha Bay. Where modern nuclear submarines like Bore and Bore-A are deployed.
These submarines are an important part of Russia’s military strength, which are capable of carrying nuclear missiles. Apart from this, delta III-class old submarine Ryajan (K-44) is also present here, although his condition is not clear.
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After the earthquake, tsunami warnings were released to many countries such as Japan, Chile, Peru and America. Hawaii had waves more than 5 feet high, which scared the people there. Russia officials say no major loss or death has been reported yet, but military experts suspect that the submarine base may be damaged.
What can be the effect of earthquake?
The intensity of the earthquake was 8.8, which is the largest after the 2011 earthquake of Japan’s 9.1 magnitude. The earthquake was so strong that the roads in Kamchatka broke, buildings collapsed and a kindergarten collapsed in the city of Petropavalovsk-Kamachkski. Many people were injured, one of which was injured in the terminal of the woman airport.
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Regional Health Minister Oleg Melnikov said that people ran out in panic and one jumped from the window and hurt. The condition of submarines on the base base is not clear, because the satellite photos are not clear due to the cloudy.
Experts say that if the tsunami waves damage the mooring of the submarines (spaces) or water enters the water from the open windows, it can become a serious problem. Especially if the submarines are open to repair, the danger increases further.
Atomic submarines and their importance
Raibachi base has submarines like sacks and sacks, which are capable of carrying nuclear missiles. Apart from this, there are also missile submarines like Yasen-M and Oscar-Class, which are equipped with normal weapons but are very dangerous. Another submarine K-329 Belgorod, which is the longest submarine in the world, will probably come on this base soon. This submarine can take a nuclear-managed Posidon Torpedo. Steering can also do mission.
Security of these submarines is very important, because if there is any malfunction, then there may be serious events like radiation leaks or missile launch. A retired Russian naval officer @capt_navy said that I don’t think the base has suffered serious damage. These base are designed to withstand the nuclear attack of the enemy. But experts are not relying on this claim and trying to know the truth.
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Volcano and tsunami threat
The most active volcano of the Kamchatka after the earthquake exploded the cloachevskaya sopka, which further enhances the instability of the region. This area is part of the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, where earthquakes and volcanic activities are common. Tsunami waves reached many countries. Japan removed about 2 million people from coastal areas. The US issued a warning from California to Oregan.
Although Russia has now stated the immediate threat to the tsunami, but there is a fear of afterchox. The British Foreign Office has advised its citizens to be vigilant and said to follow the instructions of the local authorities.
Is it really harm?
There is no confirmed news yet whether the submarine base has been damaged or not. Russian officials are saying that everything is under control, but videos are seen on social media, which have pictures of roads and falling buildings. Military experts are analyzing satellite photographs, but it is getting difficult due to the cloud. If the submarines are damaged, it can affect Russia’s military strength.
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