18 (Xinhua) -- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Thursday, according to the local geophysical service ... off east coast of Russia's Kamchatka.
Far EastRussia’s Kamchatka peninsula is battling its first significant winter storm as a disruptive mix of snow, ice and rain prompted schools in the regional capital to close and authorities to shorten the workday.