On Wednesday, four whales were found stranded on the coast of Japan after a significant earthquake struck near the Russian peninsula of Kamchatka.

This was reported by the Daily Mirror, citing Japanese television.

Experts noted that whales can be stranded on the shore during a tsunami due to rapid changes in water levels and currents near the coast. As waves approach the shore, the water initially recedes quickly, which can lead to whales being washed ashore.

The earthquake, measuring 8.7 in magnitude, occurred on Wednesday morning off the coast of Kamchatka and could potentially trigger tsunamis in several Pacific nations, including Russia, Japan, the USA, and Canada.

This earthquake is the strongest in the world since 2011 when a catastrophic tsunami struck northeastern Japan. Waves measuring 3-4 meters have already been recorded in Kamchatka.