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Tsunami Warning in Russia, Japan, US Live Updates: Earthquake measuring 8.8 magnitude jolted Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings in Russia, Japan, and the US
Tsunami Alert in Pacific After Russia Earthquake
Tsunami Alert in Russia, Japan, US Live Updates, Kamchatka Earthquake Today: A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations in several regions, according to local authorities and international monitoring agencies.
The quake, which was initially reported as magnitude 8.0 by the US Geological Survey (USGS), was later revised to 8.8.
It triggered tsunami waves reaching up to 4 metres (around 13 feet) in parts of Kamchatka, said Sergei Lebedev, the regional emergency situations minister. He urged residents to stay away from coastal areas amid the ongoing risk.
The tremor also prompted tsunami advisories across the Pacific. US authorities issued alerts for coastal areas of Alaska, while Hawaii was placed under a low-level tsunami watch.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency also issued a tsunami advisory, warning that waves as high as 3 metres could hit the country’s Pacific coastline.
“Tsunamis will strike repeatedly. Do not enter the sea or approach the coast until the warning is lifted,” the Japanese agency said. An earlier version of the advisory had forecast waves up to one metre in height.
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Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Japan Warns Evacuees May Not Return Home Today
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi informed evacuees in tsunami-affected regions that they may not be able to return home by Wednesday evening, warning that elevated wave levels could persist for at least another day.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Water Recedes 30 Feet At Oahu Harbour, Boats Left Stranded
Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that officials noticed the ocean receding by 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) at Haleiwa Harbour on Oahu, the state’s most populated island — a clear sign that tsunami waves were approaching. As the water pulled back, boats were left stranded on exposed rocks and sand. “That gave us pause,” Green said.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: All Commercial Harbours Shut In Hawaii As Waves Reach 4ft In Maui
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reported that tsunami waves at Kahului, Maui, reached 4 feet above normal sea level. In response, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (Hawaii EMA) has ordered the closure of all commercial harbours statewide.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Initial Waves Hit Alaska As US West Coast Braces For More Impact
According to a CNN report, the initial tsunami waves have reached Alaska. Other western US states are also preparing for potential wave activity in the coming hours.
Hawaii, sections of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, and northern California remain under the highest level of tsunami alert, while the remainder of the US West Coast is under a lower-level tsunami advisory.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Waves Now Impacting Hawaii, Warning Centre Says Danger May Last For Hours
Tsunami waves are “now impacting Hawaii,” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. “Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property,” the centre warned, noting that the threat could last for several hours.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Power Grid Damaged In Russia's Sakhalin After Powerful Quake
Electricity has been cut off in Russia’s Sakhalin region after the earthquake damaged the local power grid, according to the regional governor, as reported by RIA news agency.
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Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Hawaii Governor Says 6ft Tsunami Waves Near Midway Atoll, Impact On Islands Still Uncertain
Hawaii Governor Josh Green said that tsunami wave data from Midway Atoll — located roughly halfway between Japan and Hawaii — showed waves measuring 6 feet (1.8 meters) from peak to trough. He noted that it was still too early to determine the exact size of waves that could reach Hawaii.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: State Of Emergency Declared In Russia’s Kuril Islands After Tsunami Floods Port Town
Russia’s Sakhalin region declared a state of emergency in the northern Kuril Islands, where tsunami waves were earlier seen flooding a port town, according to video footage from the area.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: US Braces For Tsunami Impact In Less Than 3 Hours
The NWS’ Tsunami Warning Centre issued a tsunami watch for California’s coast following a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Pacific coast, warning that waves could begin reaching the Bay Area’s western shoreline as early as 12:15 to 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: 60cm Waves Hit Japan's Hamanaka Town
A tsunami measuring 60 centimetres (2 feet) reached Hamanaka town in northern Hokkaido and Kuji port in Iwate on Japan’s main island, an increase from the earlier recorded 50-centimetre waves, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: 'Stay Away From Coast, Tsunami Won’t Come In Single Wave'
The Weather Service of the US issued a strong public advisory, urging them not to underestimate the risks involved with a Tsunami. “Friends, please be aware, a Tsunami is a series of wave[s] carrying a large extra mass of water to our coast. This will NOT be a single wave. Do NOT try to go to the coast to take photos,” it said in an X post.
Tsunami Alert In Several Countries, Evacuation Underway In Japan, US | What We Know So Far
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake—one of the most powerful ever recorded—struck off the coast of Russia, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuation orders across several countries, including the United States and Japan.
In Japan, initial tsunami waves have already been observed, reaching up to 50 centimetres at Ishinomaki port.While no injuries have been reported so far, authorities have issued evacuation orders for communities along Japan’s Pacific coast, where waves as high as 3 meters are possible.As a precaution, workers at the Fukushima nuclear plant, which was heavily damaged during the 2011 tsunami, have been evacuated.In the United States, officials in Hawaii and California have urged the public to stay away from beaches and low-lying coastal areas. While California authorities have said the risk of catastrophic damage is low, Hawaii’s governor has advised residents to remain calm and follow official updates closely.In Russia’s Far East, several people sustained minor injuries, and tsunami waves flooded parts of the port town of Severo-Kurilsk, causing damage to port infrastructure.Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Tsunami Warning Issued For China Amid Typhoon CoMay Threat
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources’ Tsunami Warning Centre issued an alert for parts of the country’s eastern coastline, including Shanghai and Zhejiang provinces, forecasting waves between 0.3 to 1 meter (1 to 3 feet).
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: 'Powerful' Waves Hit Russia’s Severo-Kurilsk, Damages Port And Sweeps Away Ships
Three tsunami waves struck the Russian port town of Severo-Kurilsk, with the third described as “powerful” by state-run TASS news agency. The wave damaged the port infrastructure and swept several moored vessels into the straits. Earlier, authorities reported flooding in parts of the town.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: 50 CM Waves Hit Japan’s Ishinomaki Port
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that a 50-centimetre tsunami was observed at Ishinomaki port, marking the highest wave recorded so far, while 16 other locations along the Pacific coast reported waves of up to 40 centimetres as the tsunami moved southward.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Evacuation Order Issued To Over 9 Lakh Residents Along Japan's Pacific Coast
In response to the tsunami alert, Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency issued an evacuation advisory for over 900,000 residents across 133 municipalities along the Pacific coast, spanning from Hokkaido to Okinawa, reported AP.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Tsunami Sirens Sounded Across Hawaii, Heavy Traffic Across Downtown
Tsunami sirens blared across Hawaii as the Weather Service urged residents to take immediate action to protect lives and property, leading to heavy traffic and congestion in downtown areas.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Tsunami Waves Flood Russian Port Town Of Severo-Kurilsk
Tsunami waves have inundated parts of Severo-Kurilsk, a Russian port town of about 2,000 residents, with videos on social media showing water surging inland.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Fukushima Nuclear Plant Workers Evacuated After Tsunami Alerts
Workers at the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan were evacuated on Wednesday after an 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Far East prompted tsunami warnings across the Pacific region.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Trump Warns Of Tsunami Threat After Russia Quake, Urges Public To Stay Safe
US President Donald Trump issued a warning on social media following the massive earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, alerting residents about potential tsunami threats. In his post, Trump noted that a tsunami warning is in effect for Hawaii, while a tsunami watch has been issued for Alaska and the US Pacific Coast. Urging people to stay informed and safe, he directed the public to visit tsunami.gov for updates.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Indonesia Issues Tsunami Warning, Expects Waves Up To 0.5 Metres
Indonesia’s Geophysics Agency issued a tsunami warning for parts of the country in response to the earthquake off Russia’s coast. In an official statement, the agency warned that waves of up to 0.5 metres could reach certain areas of Indonesia on Wednesday afternoon.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: India’s San Francisco Consulate Issues Tsunami Advisory For s
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco said it’s closely monitoring the tsunami threat following the 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. It advised the Indian nationals residing in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii to remain vigilant and follow safety precautions. These include monitoring alerts issued by US authorities, avoiding coastal areas, and moving to higher ground if a tsunami alert is issued.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Tsunami Alert Sounded For California, Washington, Oregon And Alaska
The Tsunami Warning Centre has issued a tsunami advisory for the entire western coastline of the United States, extending into parts of Canada and Alaska.
The advisory covers coastal areas from the US-Mexico border in California, northward through Oregon and Washington, into British Columbia, and further up to South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula.
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Waves Of 30 CM Reach Northern Japan, Authorities On High Alert
A tsunami triggered by the powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has reached Japan’s northern Hokkaido region, according to NHK. The broadcaster reported that the initial wave observed measured around 30 centimetres (approximately one foot) in height.
