Seismologists say an earthquake measuring 7.8 has struck off Russia's Kamchatka region. Photo: AP PHOTO

A strong earthquake has struck Russia's far eastern Kamchatka region, the regional governor says, prompting a series of tsunami warnings in the region, but there are for the moment no reports of damage.

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The US Geological Survey said the quake was measured at a magnitude of 7.8 and at a depth of 10km.

It said a series of aftershocks followed, measuring up to 5.8.

Russia's emergencies ministry said the quake in the country's far east had a magnitude of 7.2.

Governor Vladimir Solo

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