On July 30, 2025, a powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 8.8 struck near the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia. During the seismic event, a team of surgeons in the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky continued performing a surgical operation despite the intense shaking. The medical personnel maintained steady hands and used their hands to stabilize the patient and equipment throughout the quake. Video footage capturing the moment has circulated widely, showing the doctors' composure and dedication as they completed the procedure amid the earthquake.