The massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula last week has triggered a chain of events, including the activation of a volcano that had been dormant for over five centuries.

The Kraseninnikov volcano in Kamchatka erupted late Saturday and into Sunday, releasing an ash cloud that rose up to six kilometers into the sky.

NEW: Incredible video of The FIRST HISTORICALLY RECORDED ERUPTION of Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka, Russia.

Scientists think it may have been triggered by the M8.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia on 30 July 2025, at 11:24:52 local time.… pic.twitter.com/1ZQcZxSs1G

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There is no threat to inhabited areas, according to Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations.

The last recorded eruption of the Kraseninnikov volcano is estimated to have occurred around the year 1463, give or take 40 years.

Meanwhile, just hours after the eruption, another strong earthquake in Russia prompted tsunami warnings for three regions of Kamchatka. The 7.0-magnitude quake that struck the Kuril Islands on Sunday could cause waves up to 18 centimeters high, the ministry reported, urging residents to move away from dangerous coastal zones.

WATCH: Incredible footage of the FIRST RECORDED ERUPTION of Krasheninnikov volcano in Kamchatka, Russia.

It wouldn't be a surprise to me if it was triggered by the megathrust M8.8 earthquake a few days ago.

Krasheninnikov volcano began its FIRST RECORDED eruption at 16:50 UTC… pic.twitter.com/FpUKRo9dLG

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Both events, according to the BBC, may be linked to last week’s 8.8-magnitude earthquake in a nearby area, which triggered tsunami alerts across a vast region of the Pacific Ocean—reaching as far as Chile.

Russian experts had warned that strong aftershocks could continue for several weeks following the Wednesday quake, one of the most powerful ever recorded.