7.5-magnitude quake hits off Russia's Kuril Islands: USGS

A 7.5-magnitude quake hit off Russia's Kuril Islands on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.

The quake hit at a depth of 59 kilometres (37 miles), USGS added.

The US National Tsunami Warning Center said it was "analyzing the event to determine the level of danger". 

(Image courtesy: USGS)