A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands, just a week after the country experienced an 8.8 magnitude quake.

Russia's massive quake has already triggered at least 10 aftershocks, and could continue for months, according to scientists.

The US Geological Survey data suggested nearly 125 aftershocks of magnitude 4.4 or greater have been recorded near Russia in more than 16 hours following a powerful earthquake of 8.8 magnitude off Russia's far eastern coast.