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Tsunami Warning Live Updates: First tsunami waves hit California coast amid Pacific alerts after massive Russia earthquake
30 Jul 2025 | 06:49:58 PM IST
Tsunami waves threaten US West Coast after 8.8 quake off Russia; evacuations ordered in Hawaii, Alaska, California
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Tsunami warning Russia Earthquake live: A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, from Hawaii and Alaska to New Zealand. Though no serious injuries were reported, authorities across multiple countries urged evacuations amid widespread coastal alerts and transport disruptions.
Tsunami News Live Updates: Tsunami waves have begun reaching the northern California coast, with the National Weather Service reporting elevated water levels in Crescent City, near the Oregon border. A wave of just over 1 foot was recorded, with authorities warning that more waves may follow.
The city is part of a 100-mile stretch of Northern California’s coastline under a tsunami warning, the highest alert level. According to the National Weather Service, this region’s underwater topography can “funnel wave energy,” making it especially vulnerable to incoming tsunamis.
These developments come in the wake of a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, which triggered tsunami warnings and watches across the Pacific—from Japan and Hawaii to Alaska and the US West Coast. While most areas, including much of the US West Coast, remain under tsunami advisories, emergency officials are urging continued caution as wave activity unfolds.
Tsunami hits Russia after Earthquake in Morning:
According to reports in Western media, tsunami waves between 3 and 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) have already been observed in Russia’s Kamchatka region. In northern Japan, waves of about 30 centimeters (12 inches) were recorded in Hokkaido, where evacuation protocols have been activated.
Tsunami Warning in California and Hawaii:
In the United States, Hawaii Governor Josh Green urged residents and tourists to heed evacuation instructions and remain calm. The U.S. Coast Guard has closed key ports across the Hawaiian Islands. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump issued a statement advising Americans to stay alert and closely monitor updates from the U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers.
Russia’s state-run TASS news agency reported that several people have been injured in the Kamchatka region, where aftershocks are expected to continue. Emergency services are responding to damage in affected areas and residents have been moved to higher ground.
Tsunami alerts have also been issued in China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Guam, Peru, and the Galápagos Islands off Ecuador, although the level of threat varies by region. Experts warn that tsunami effects may persist for hours or longer, and that a tsunami is not a single wave but a series of powerful surges that can follow the initial shock.
The earthquake, which struck early Wednesday local time, is one of the strongest globally in recent years, and preliminary assessments suggest extensive economic damage in the affected regions. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center continues to issue updates and urge all coastal communities to stay vigilant.
Show moreThe city is part of a 100-mile stretch of Northern California’s coastline under a tsunami warning, the highest alert level. According to the National Weather Service, this region’s underwater topography can “funnel wave energy,” making it especially vulnerable to incoming tsunamis.
These developments come in the wake of a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, which triggered tsunami warnings and watches across the Pacific—from Japan and Hawaii to Alaska and the US West Coast. While most areas, including much of the US West Coast, remain under tsunami advisories, emergency officials are urging continued caution as wave activity unfolds.
Tsunami hits Russia after Earthquake in Morning:
According to reports in Western media, tsunami waves between 3 and 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) have already been observed in Russia’s Kamchatka region. In northern Japan, waves of about 30 centimeters (12 inches) were recorded in Hokkaido, where evacuation protocols have been activated.
Tsunami Warning in California and Hawaii:
In the United States, Hawaii Governor Josh Green urged residents and tourists to heed evacuation instructions and remain calm. The U.S. Coast Guard has closed key ports across the Hawaiian Islands. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump issued a statement advising Americans to stay alert and closely monitor updates from the U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers.
Russia’s state-run TASS news agency reported that several people have been injured in the Kamchatka region, where aftershocks are expected to continue. Emergency services are responding to damage in affected areas and residents have been moved to higher ground.
Tsunami alerts have also been issued in China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Guam, Peru, and the Galápagos Islands off Ecuador, although the level of threat varies by region. Experts warn that tsunami effects may persist for hours or longer, and that a tsunami is not a single wave but a series of powerful surges that can follow the initial shock.
The earthquake, which struck early Wednesday local time, is one of the strongest globally in recent years, and preliminary assessments suggest extensive economic damage in the affected regions. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center continues to issue updates and urge all coastal communities to stay vigilant.
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Japan downgrades its last remaining tsunami alert
Japan downgrades its last remaining tsunami alert but tsunami advisories remain in place for its Pacific coast, reports AP
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: Japan’s Meteorological Agency downgrads its tsunami alert
Japan’s Meteorological Agency downgraded its tsunami alert to an advisory in the Pacific coast south of Fukushima, with the alert still in place farther north, reports AP.
Hawaii and parts of Japan downgraded their tsunami warnings to advisories after a powerful earthquake
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: Hawaii says evacuation lifted. Safe to return evacuated areas
reports Reuters
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: A major tsunami is not expected to strike the state of Hawaii
Sea level changes and strong currents may occur along all coasts, reports Reuters
Tsunami News Live Updates: Flights have restarted at Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii
reports Reuters
Tsunami News Live Updates: There is no further tsunami threat to Guam, Rota, Tinian or Saipan
reports Reuters
Tsunami News Live Updates: NOAA issues tsunami threat for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu after Russia quake
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a tsunami threat alert for Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, following the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, CNN reported Wednesday.
According to the US Embassy in Papua New Guinea, American citizens in the affected regions have been urged to remain alert and act swiftly if they notice signs of a tsunami.
“Be prepared to move to higher ground immediately if you are in a coastal area and notice unusual sea activity or feel strong or prolonged shaking,” the embassy said in an alert shared by CNN.
The advisory further cautioned:
“Avoid coastal areas, beaches, and rivers until further notice. Ensure your emergency supplies are ready, including water, food, medications, and important documents.”
The tsunami threat spans a large part of the South Pacific, where many island nations are at risk due to their exposure to seismic activity across the Pacific Ring of Fire. Authorities across the region are closely monitoring the situation as aftershocks and wave patterns continue to develop.
According to the US Embassy in Papua New Guinea, American citizens in the affected regions have been urged to remain alert and act swiftly if they notice signs of a tsunami.
“Be prepared to move to higher ground immediately if you are in a coastal area and notice unusual sea activity or feel strong or prolonged shaking,” the embassy said in an alert shared by CNN.
The advisory further cautioned:
“Avoid coastal areas, beaches, and rivers until further notice. Ensure your emergency supplies are ready, including water, food, medications, and important documents.”
The tsunami threat spans a large part of the South Pacific, where many island nations are at risk due to their exposure to seismic activity across the Pacific Ring of Fire. Authorities across the region are closely monitoring the situation as aftershocks and wave patterns continue to develop.
Tsunami News Live Updates: Tsunami waves of 1.6 feet above tide level observed in arena cove in US state of California
reports Reuters
Tsunami News Live Updates: Colombia orders Pacific evacuations after Russia quake tsunami alert
reports AFP
Tsunami News Live Updates: Residents flee to higher ground in Indonesia's Papua after Russia quake triggers tsunami warning
Russia, Japan Tsunami Alert Live: Authorities in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua have urged residents to evacuate to higher ground following the powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
The Jayapura City Disaster Management Agency issued the appeal on Wednesday, asking people to stay away from coastal zones. Local media reports, including eyewitness accounts shared with BBC Indonesian, said groups of residents and tourists were seen moving inland, away from the waterfront.
Fishermen have also been advised not to venture out to sea, while residents have been told to remain calm and await further instructions.
Earlier, the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a tsunami early warning for several eastern provinces, including North Sulawesi, North Maluku, West Papua, and Gorontalo. These regions are considered vulnerable due to their proximity to the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an area known for frequent seismic activity.
The Jayapura City Disaster Management Agency issued the appeal on Wednesday, asking people to stay away from coastal zones. Local media reports, including eyewitness accounts shared with BBC Indonesian, said groups of residents and tourists were seen moving inland, away from the waterfront.
Fishermen have also been advised not to venture out to sea, while residents have been told to remain calm and await further instructions.
Earlier, the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a tsunami early warning for several eastern provinces, including North Sulawesi, North Maluku, West Papua, and Gorontalo. These regions are considered vulnerable due to their proximity to the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an area known for frequent seismic activity.
First tsunami waves hit California coast amid Pacific alerts after massive Russia earthquake
Tsunami waves have begun reaching the northern California coast, with the National Weather Service reporting elevated water levels in Crescent City, near the Oregon border. A wave of just over 1 foot was recorded, with authorities warning that more waves may follow.
The city is part of a 100-mile stretch of Northern California’s coastline under a tsunami warning, the highest alert level. According to the National Weather Service, this region’s underwater topography can “funnel wave energy,” making it especially vulnerable to incoming tsunamis.
These developments come in the wake of a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, which triggered tsunami warnings and watches across the Pacific—from Japan and Hawaii to Alaska and the US West Coast. While most areas, including much of the US West Coast, remain under tsunami advisories, emergency officials are urging continued caution as wave activity unfolds.
The city is part of a 100-mile stretch of Northern California’s coastline under a tsunami warning, the highest alert level. According to the National Weather Service, this region’s underwater topography can “funnel wave energy,” making it especially vulnerable to incoming tsunamis.
These developments come in the wake of a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, which triggered tsunami warnings and watches across the Pacific—from Japan and Hawaii to Alaska and the US West Coast. While most areas, including much of the US West Coast, remain under tsunami advisories, emergency officials are urging continued caution as wave activity unfolds.
Hawaii: Hilo international airport evacuation gates have been closed and procedures to reopen the runway for Wednesday flights have begun
reports Reuters
Earthquake off Russia rattles US, Japan coasts — a 2010 tragedy of similar scale had displaced 1.5 million
A massive undersea earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, generating tsunami warnings and advisories across a vast stretch of the Pacific — from Japan and Alaska to Hawaii, California and down to Mexico. Read more
Russia Earthquakes Tsunami Warning Live: Tsunami wave measuring 4.3 feet hits northeast Japan as warnings intensify
A tsunami wave measuring 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) has struck Kuji Port in Japan’s Iwate prefecture, located in the country’s northeast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Tuesday.
According to the agency, the tsunami waves are continuing to grow. Authorities have issued urgent advisories for coastal areas and are monitoring the situation closely as aftershocks and further wave surges remain possible.
According to the agency, the tsunami waves are continuing to grow. Authorities have issued urgent advisories for coastal areas and are monitoring the situation closely as aftershocks and further wave surges remain possible.
Tsunami waves strike Hawaii after massive Pacific quake; water levels rise over 4 feet
Tsunami waves have begun hitting US shores, with initial surges reaching Hawaii’s coastlines, CNN reported, citing data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
According to NOAA, water levels rose over 4 feet in Haleiwa, located on the north shore of Oahu island. “We will likely see water levels rise and fall as more waves approach,” the agency said in its advisory.
The waves follow a massive undersea earthquake in the Pacific, which triggered tsunami warnings across several countries and US territories. Authorities are urging coastal residents to remain alert and follow evacuation orders where issued.
According to NOAA, water levels rose over 4 feet in Haleiwa, located on the north shore of Oahu island. “We will likely see water levels rise and fall as more waves approach,” the agency said in its advisory.
The waves follow a massive undersea earthquake in the Pacific, which triggered tsunami warnings across several countries and US territories. Authorities are urging coastal residents to remain alert and follow evacuation orders where issued.
Hawaii Ema: Closed all commercial harbours
reports Reuters
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: Hawaii governor Josh Green on tsunami says so far we have not seen a wave of consequence
reports Reuters
“Urgent action should be taken”: Tsunami waves begin hitting Hawaii, warning center says
Tsunami waves have begun impacting Hawaii following the massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) confirmed in an urgent update.
“Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property,” the PTWC said, stressing that the situation remains dangerous. “Waves are now impacting Hawaii,” it added, noting that tsunami activity could persist for several hours.
The warning comes amid widespread evacuations in coastal areas across the Pacific, including Japan, California, and other parts of the U.S. West Coast. Residents in low-lying regions have been advised to move to higher ground immediately.
Authorities say the waves may not strike all areas at once or with equal intensity, and that multiple surges could occur. The PTWC continues to monitor the situation and issue real-time advisories as conditions evolve.
(reports BBC)
“Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property,” the PTWC said, stressing that the situation remains dangerous. “Waves are now impacting Hawaii,” it added, noting that tsunami activity could persist for several hours.
The warning comes amid widespread evacuations in coastal areas across the Pacific, including Japan, California, and other parts of the U.S. West Coast. Residents in low-lying regions have been advised to move to higher ground immediately.
Authorities say the waves may not strike all areas at once or with equal intensity, and that multiple surges could occur. The PTWC continues to monitor the situation and issue real-time advisories as conditions evolve.
(reports BBC)
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: Japan sees new record high temperature of 41.2C amidst tsunami warning
reports AFP
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: Hanalei Guage in Hawaii recorded tsunami amplitude of 3 feet relative to normal sea level
reports Reuters
Tsunami waves near Russian pacific town of Severo-Kurilsk exceeded 3 metres in height, most powerful wave reached up to 5 metres
reports Reuters
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: ‘Funnel effect’ raises tsunami threat for Northern California stretch, warns NWS
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: A small stretch of Northern California’s coastline is under heightened tsunami risk due to a rare geological feature on the seafloor that could amplify wave strength, CNN reported, citing the National Weather Service.
“There’s like an underwater valley that leads up to that area,” Danny Schmiegel, a meteorologist at the NWS office in Eureka, California, told CNN.
This underwater topography, described as a funnel-like formation, has the potential to concentrate tsunami wave energy as it approaches shore, increasing both wave height and impact force. The area under greatest threat extends from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon border, where tsunami waves of up to 5 feet are expected Tuesday night.
The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning — the highest level of alert — for this stretch, while the rest of the U.S. West Coast, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, remains under a lower-level tsunami advisory.
Schmiegel emphasized that residents along the Northern California coast should avoid beaches, harbors, and low-lying coastal areas. The warning zone includes Crescent City, a town particularly vulnerable due to its location and elevation. Crescent City was devastated by a tsunami in 1964, when a 9.2-magnitude quake in Alaska generated waves that killed 11 people and destroyed much of the town.
Emergency services are monitoring wave activity closely as surges move across the Pacific, triggered by the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
“There’s like an underwater valley that leads up to that area,” Danny Schmiegel, a meteorologist at the NWS office in Eureka, California, told CNN.
This underwater topography, described as a funnel-like formation, has the potential to concentrate tsunami wave energy as it approaches shore, increasing both wave height and impact force. The area under greatest threat extends from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon border, where tsunami waves of up to 5 feet are expected Tuesday night.
The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning — the highest level of alert — for this stretch, while the rest of the U.S. West Coast, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, remains under a lower-level tsunami advisory.
Schmiegel emphasized that residents along the Northern California coast should avoid beaches, harbors, and low-lying coastal areas. The warning zone includes Crescent City, a town particularly vulnerable due to its location and elevation. Crescent City was devastated by a tsunami in 1964, when a 9.2-magnitude quake in Alaska generated waves that killed 11 people and destroyed much of the town.
Emergency services are monitoring wave activity closely as surges move across the Pacific, triggered by the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
Midway Atoll sees 3.1-foot tsunami surge — largest recorded so far in Northern Pacific, CNN reports
A tsunami wave measuring 3.1 feet (about 1 meter) has been observed at Midway Atoll, a remote U.S. territory roughly 1,000 miles northwest of Hawaii, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, CNN reported Tuesday.
This is the highest tsunami measurement over open water recorded so far in the Northern Pacific following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The reading raises fresh concerns that larger waves may strike the Hawaiian Islands, where the first impacts are expected within the hour.
"This is officially the highest tsunami observation over open water that we have seen in the Northern Pacific so far," CNN reported, citing warning center officials.
With the water rise at Midway signaling the force of the incoming waves, authorities in Hawaii have issued urgent evacuation orders for coastal areas, warning residents to move to higher ground immediately. Beaches, harbors, and low-lying zones have been cleared as a precaution, while the U.S. Coast Guard has closed ports statewide.
Officials warn that tsunami waves may arrive in multiple surges and linger for hours, with the potential to inundate vulnerable areas depending on local topography.
This is the highest tsunami measurement over open water recorded so far in the Northern Pacific following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The reading raises fresh concerns that larger waves may strike the Hawaiian Islands, where the first impacts are expected within the hour.
"This is officially the highest tsunami observation over open water that we have seen in the Northern Pacific so far," CNN reported, citing warning center officials.
With the water rise at Midway signaling the force of the incoming waves, authorities in Hawaii have issued urgent evacuation orders for coastal areas, warning residents to move to higher ground immediately. Beaches, harbors, and low-lying zones have been cleared as a precaution, while the U.S. Coast Guard has closed ports statewide.
Officials warn that tsunami waves may arrive in multiple surges and linger for hours, with the potential to inundate vulnerable areas depending on local topography.
Tsunami waves are like a ‘torrent of floodwater,’ Hawaii seismologist warns as residents flee to higher ground
As tsunami warnings grip Hawaii following the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, a University of Hawaii seismologist has issued a stark warning about the danger facing coastal communities.
“A tsunami wave is extremely different than your typical ocean wave … it’s very much just like a torrent of floodwater coming at you at the coastline,” said Helen Janiszewski, assistant professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, in an interview with CNN.
Unlike standard ocean waves, tsunami surges move with extreme force, carry massive volumes of water, and don’t recede quickly. “Water moving quickly can really knock a person down quite easily. You don’t need a lot of it. And so it’s very, very dangerous,” Janiszewski added.
She also warned that if the tsunami strikes Hawaii’s shores, it could arrive in “complicated patterns,” potentially surging inland in multiple episodes and lasting for an extended period — especially dangerous for low-lying coastal zones.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green has urged immediate evacuations from vulnerable areas. “Right away, residents in coastal zones should move to higher ground,” he said. “The waves may wrap around the islands,” he added, cautioning against underestimating the threat.
Emergency alerts have been issued across Hawaii, and state officials are asking residents to stay off beaches and away from ports and harbors until the threat has passed.
“A tsunami wave is extremely different than your typical ocean wave … it’s very much just like a torrent of floodwater coming at you at the coastline,” said Helen Janiszewski, assistant professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, in an interview with CNN.
Unlike standard ocean waves, tsunami surges move with extreme force, carry massive volumes of water, and don’t recede quickly. “Water moving quickly can really knock a person down quite easily. You don’t need a lot of it. And so it’s very, very dangerous,” Janiszewski added.
She also warned that if the tsunami strikes Hawaii’s shores, it could arrive in “complicated patterns,” potentially surging inland in multiple episodes and lasting for an extended period — especially dangerous for low-lying coastal zones.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green has urged immediate evacuations from vulnerable areas. “Right away, residents in coastal zones should move to higher ground,” he said. “The waves may wrap around the islands,” he added, cautioning against underestimating the threat.
Emergency alerts have been issued across Hawaii, and state officials are asking residents to stay off beaches and away from ports and harbors until the threat has passed.
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends small tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand.
Ports on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia near the quake’s epicenter flooded as residents fled inland. Cars jammed streets and highways in Honolulu hours before tsunami waves were expected, with standstill traffic even in areas away from the shoreline.
People were advised to move to higher ground around much of the Pacific coast and warned that the potential tsunami danger may last for more than a day. Most places where tsunami waves have already washed ashore have reported no significant damage so far.
Waves less than a foot (under 30 centimeters) above tide levels were observed in the Alaskan communities of Amchitka and Adak, said Dave Snider, tsunami warning coordinator with the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska.
White waves washed up to the shoreline on Japan's Hokkaido in the north and Ibaraki and Chiba, just northeast of Tokyo, in footage aired on Japan's NHK public television.
A tsunami of 60 centimeters (2 feet) was recorded at Hamanaka town in Hokkaido and Kuji port in Iwate, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Several areas reported smaller waves including 20 centimeters (8 inches) in Tokyo Bay five hours after the quake.
Hawaii and Oregon warn residents of potential damage
The impact of the tsunami could last for hours — such as in Adak, a community of about 70 people in Alaska's Aleutian Islands -- or perhaps more than a day, Snider said.
(reports AP)
Ports on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia near the quake’s epicenter flooded as residents fled inland. Cars jammed streets and highways in Honolulu hours before tsunami waves were expected, with standstill traffic even in areas away from the shoreline.
People were advised to move to higher ground around much of the Pacific coast and warned that the potential tsunami danger may last for more than a day. Most places where tsunami waves have already washed ashore have reported no significant damage so far.
Waves less than a foot (under 30 centimeters) above tide levels were observed in the Alaskan communities of Amchitka and Adak, said Dave Snider, tsunami warning coordinator with the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska.
White waves washed up to the shoreline on Japan's Hokkaido in the north and Ibaraki and Chiba, just northeast of Tokyo, in footage aired on Japan's NHK public television.
A tsunami of 60 centimeters (2 feet) was recorded at Hamanaka town in Hokkaido and Kuji port in Iwate, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Several areas reported smaller waves including 20 centimeters (8 inches) in Tokyo Bay five hours after the quake.
Hawaii and Oregon warn residents of potential damage
The impact of the tsunami could last for hours — such as in Adak, a community of about 70 people in Alaska's Aleutian Islands -- or perhaps more than a day, Snider said.
(reports AP)
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: Tsunami warning issued for Northern California after Russia quake; Crescent City braces for 5-foot waves
A tsunami warning has been issued for a 100-mile stretch of Northern California’s coastline, from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon border, following the powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s eastern coast, The New York Times reported.
The National Weather Service said waves of up to 5.5 feet could strike Crescent City, a vulnerable coastal town about 20 miles south of the Oregon border, shortly before midnight Pacific time. Residents in the warning zone were urged to move inland and avoid coastal areas, as powerful currents and flooding are likely.
Crescent City, home to fewer than 7,000 residents, has a long and tragic history with tsunamis, having been hit 32 times since 1933, including a devastating 1964 event that killed 11 people and destroyed nearly 30 city blocks. Emergency officials began evacuating the town’s commercial fishing fleet on Tuesday evening, according to Lori Dengler, emeritus professor of geology at Cal Poly Humboldt.
The rest of the U.S. West Coast remains under a tsunami advisory, meaning dangerous surf, strong currents, and minor coastal flooding are possible but widespread inundation is not expected. In San Francisco, waves are forecast to reach around 1 foot, but riptides and strong currents could still pose risks, said Mary Ellen Carroll, head of the city’s emergency management department.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as tsunami impacts could persist for hours or days following the quake, which sent alerts across the Pacific from Japan and Hawaii to Peru and Mexico.
The National Weather Service said waves of up to 5.5 feet could strike Crescent City, a vulnerable coastal town about 20 miles south of the Oregon border, shortly before midnight Pacific time. Residents in the warning zone were urged to move inland and avoid coastal areas, as powerful currents and flooding are likely.
Crescent City, home to fewer than 7,000 residents, has a long and tragic history with tsunamis, having been hit 32 times since 1933, including a devastating 1964 event that killed 11 people and destroyed nearly 30 city blocks. Emergency officials began evacuating the town’s commercial fishing fleet on Tuesday evening, according to Lori Dengler, emeritus professor of geology at Cal Poly Humboldt.
The rest of the U.S. West Coast remains under a tsunami advisory, meaning dangerous surf, strong currents, and minor coastal flooding are possible but widespread inundation is not expected. In San Francisco, waves are forecast to reach around 1 foot, but riptides and strong currents could still pose risks, said Mary Ellen Carroll, head of the city’s emergency management department.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as tsunami impacts could persist for hours or days following the quake, which sent alerts across the Pacific from Japan and Hawaii to Peru and Mexico.
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: From Tokyo to Hawaii, Pacific braces for tsunami after massive 8.8 Russia quake; Japan evacuates 1.9 million
Tsunami Warning Live Updates: Millions of people across the Pacific region — from Tokyo to Hawaii, and California to New Zealand — are on high alert following a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s far eastern coast that has triggered tsunami warnings across multiple continents, reports the BBC.
The earthquake struck at 11:25 local time near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, causing flooding, minor injuries, and setting off fears of a prolonged tsunami event. Tsunami waves of 40 cm (16 inches) have already reached northern Japan, and more powerful surges are expected across the region.
Japan has ordered the evacuation of 1.9 million residents from coastal areas, warning that tsunami waves may continue for more than 24 hours. Evacuation orders and port closures are also in effect in Hawaii, where tsunami waves are expected to arrive imminently.
In the U.S., California officials have asked people to avoid beaches and coastal areas, citing potential hazardous wave activity. The U.S. Coast Guard has shut ports in Hawaii and is coordinating emergency response.
Tsunami alerts have also been issued in China, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, Peru, Mexico, and other Pacific nations, underscoring the vast reach of this seismic event.
The BBC notes that while some early tsunami waves may appear small, the threat remains ongoing due to the nature of these events. “A tsunami is not just one wave,” officials warned. “It can involve a series of surges over many hours.”
As Pacific nations brace for potential disaster, authorities are urging residents to follow local alerts, move to higher ground if instructed, and stay away from coastal areas until further notice.
The earthquake struck at 11:25 local time near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, causing flooding, minor injuries, and setting off fears of a prolonged tsunami event. Tsunami waves of 40 cm (16 inches) have already reached northern Japan, and more powerful surges are expected across the region.
Japan has ordered the evacuation of 1.9 million residents from coastal areas, warning that tsunami waves may continue for more than 24 hours. Evacuation orders and port closures are also in effect in Hawaii, where tsunami waves are expected to arrive imminently.
In the U.S., California officials have asked people to avoid beaches and coastal areas, citing potential hazardous wave activity. The U.S. Coast Guard has shut ports in Hawaii and is coordinating emergency response.
Tsunami alerts have also been issued in China, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, Peru, Mexico, and other Pacific nations, underscoring the vast reach of this seismic event.
The BBC notes that while some early tsunami waves may appear small, the threat remains ongoing due to the nature of these events. “A tsunami is not just one wave,” officials warned. “It can involve a series of surges over many hours.”
As Pacific nations brace for potential disaster, authorities are urging residents to follow local alerts, move to higher ground if instructed, and stay away from coastal areas until further notice.
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Power grid damaged in Russia's Sakhalin as result of quake, RIA says
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: A power grid was damaged in Russia's Sakhalin as result of quake, according to RIA news agency.
Authorities in the Russian far eastern region declared on Wednesday a state of emergency in the northern Kuril Islands, where tsunami waves have damaged buildings and caused flooding.
"A state of emergency has been declared in the North Kuril District, where an earthquake and tsunami occurred today," the Sakhalin government said in a statement.
Authorities in the Russian far eastern region declared on Wednesday a state of emergency in the northern Kuril Islands, where tsunami waves have damaged buildings and caused flooding.
"A state of emergency has been declared in the North Kuril District, where an earthquake and tsunami occurred today," the Sakhalin government said in a statement.
According to preliminary information power grid has been damaged in Sakhalin as result of quake off Kamchatka, electricity has been shut off
RIA reports citing regional governor
Nearly 2 million people asked to evacuate in Japan
reports BBC
Russian mayor says 'everyone' on tsunami-hit islands evacuated
The mayor of Russia's northern Kuril islands district said Wednesday that "everyone" there had evacuated to safety following a tsunami which caused flooding and swept away buildings.
"Everyone was evacuated. There was enough time, a whole hour. So everyone was evacuated, all the people are in the tsunami safety zone," Mayor Alexander Ovsyannikov said at a crisis meeting with officials.
(reports AFP)
"Everyone was evacuated. There was enough time, a whole hour. So everyone was evacuated, all the people are in the tsunami safety zone," Mayor Alexander Ovsyannikov said at a crisis meeting with officials.
(reports AFP)
Tsunami warnings disrupt West Coast and Hawaii travel; flights diverted, delayed amid Russia quake alert
Travel across the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii is being disrupted as tsunami warnings ripple across the Pacific following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
Multiple flights headed for Honolulu were diverted mid-air, while others faced delays and cancellations, according to data from FlightRadar24. Flights departing late Tuesday from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Vancouver turned back toward their origin airports as tsunami alerts spread.
Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines have begun holding departures bound for the islands, rerouting some flights already in the air, and advising passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
The U.S. Coast Guard has shut down ports in Hawaii, and emergency response efforts are ramping up as officials warn that tsunami effects could continue for hours or even longer.
(reports CNN)
Multiple flights headed for Honolulu were diverted mid-air, while others faced delays and cancellations, according to data from FlightRadar24. Flights departing late Tuesday from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Vancouver turned back toward their origin airports as tsunami alerts spread.
Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines have begun holding departures bound for the islands, rerouting some flights already in the air, and advising passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
The U.S. Coast Guard has shut down ports in Hawaii, and emergency response efforts are ramping up as officials warn that tsunami effects could continue for hours or even longer.
(reports CNN)
Hawaii Governor Josh Green on tsunami says when the waves passed through midway atoll it was 6 feet
reports Reuters
Russia Earthquake Tsunami Warning Live Updates: Tsunamis could last more than a day, Japan warns
reports BBC
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Russia declares emergency on tsunami-hit islands
Authorities in Russia's far eastern Sakhalin region declared on Wednesday a state of emergency in the northern Kuril Islands, where tsunami waves have damaged buildings and caused flooding.
"A state of emergency has been declared in the North Kuril District, where an earthquake and tsunami occurred today," the Sakhalin government said in a statement.
(reports Reuters)
"A state of emergency has been declared in the North Kuril District, where an earthquake and tsunami occurred today," the Sakhalin government said in a statement.
(reports Reuters)
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: State of emergency declared on tsunami-hit islands, Russian authorities say
reports AFP
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Kamchatka main quake followed by 30 tremors, Russia's geophysical service says
Thirty additional tremors were recorded following the main earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East on Wednesday, a regional branch of the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences said.
The tremors had a magnitude of between 2 and 5, the Service said in a post on the Telegram messaging app.
(reports Reuters)
The tremors had a magnitude of between 2 and 5, the Service said in a post on the Telegram messaging app.
(reports Reuters)
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Airport in Kamchatka 'operating normally' after earthquake
reports BBC
Workers at the Fukushima nuclear plant - damaged in the 2011 tsunami - have been evacuated
reports BBC
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: After main earthquake off Kamchatka, 30 additional tremors with magnitude of 2 to 5 on seismic scale have been recorded, Russia's geophysical service says
reports Reuters
Some 2,700 people evacuated to safe areas in the Kuril Islands following quake off Kamchatka, Russia's tass agency reports
reports Reuters
Hawaii shuts ports, puts National Guard on standby as tsunami approaches after Russia quake: Report
Hawaii has closed all major ports and placed National Guard troops on standby as the Pacific braces for tsunami waves triggered by the massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia. Medical helicopters are already deployed, with air and ground units ready to assist across all counties.
(reports CNN)
(reports CNN)
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Major tsunami could be expected for more than a day after Kamchatka quake, says Japan meteorological agency
reports Reuters
Tsunami waves up to 5 feet possible on US West Coast after Russia quake; threat could last over a day, say experts
Dave Snider, tsunami warning coordinator with the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska, said Tuesday evening he had not heard of any specific reports of damage from the tsunami generated by the 8.8-magnitued earthquake.
Forecasted maximum tsunami heights ranged from less than 1 foot to about 5 feet (less than 30 centimeters to 1.5 meters) across parts of Alaska, Oregon, Washington and California, with higher levels projected in isolated areas.
The center said some places could still be feeling impacts from the tsunami for hours or perhaps more than a day.
“A tsunami is not just one wave,” Snider said. “It’s a series of powerful waves over a long period of time. Tsunamis cross the ocean at hundreds of miles an hour — as fast as a jet airplane — in deep water. But when they get close to the shore, they slow down and start to pile up. And that’s where that inundation problem becomes a little bit more possible there.”
(reports AP)
Forecasted maximum tsunami heights ranged from less than 1 foot to about 5 feet (less than 30 centimeters to 1.5 meters) across parts of Alaska, Oregon, Washington and California, with higher levels projected in isolated areas.
The center said some places could still be feeling impacts from the tsunami for hours or perhaps more than a day.
“A tsunami is not just one wave,” Snider said. “It’s a series of powerful waves over a long period of time. Tsunamis cross the ocean at hundreds of miles an hour — as fast as a jet airplane — in deep water. But when they get close to the shore, they slow down and start to pile up. And that’s where that inundation problem becomes a little bit more possible there.”
(reports AP)
Based on the latest warning and analysis results, the Tsunami Advisory Center of the Ministry of National Resources has determined that the earthquake has triggered a tsunami, which is expected to cause damage to certain coastal areas of China
- China's tsunami warning centre
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Russia’s 8.8 quake may be sixth strongest ever recorded; USGS warns of ‘widespread disaster’, massive economic damage
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: The colossal 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka coast is tied for the sixth most powerful quake ever recorded, according to the USGS. Officials warn of extensive damage, tsunami risks, and potential economic losses running into tens of billions of dollars.
(reports NYT)
(reports NYT)
USCG Oceania: Issued order for all commercial vessels to evacuate all commercial harbors in Hawaii, all harbors are closed to incoming vessel traffic
reports Reuters
Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit http://tsunami.gov for the latest information. STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!
- US President Donald Trump
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Ecuador officials order "preventative evacuations" from Galapagos beaches
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Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Mexico’s Navy warns Pacific coast to anticipate tsunami waves
Mexico’s Navy says waves between 30 to 100 centimeters (1 to 3.3 feet) are expected on the Mexican Pacific coast after the tsunami set off by the 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East.
In a report, the Navy’s tsunami warning center said the waves will begin to reach the northern coast in Ensenada, near California, at around 2:22 a.m. Wednesday central time in Mexico, and it will continue south along the Pacific coast until it reaches the Chiapas states around 7:15 a.m. local time.
(reports AP)
In a report, the Navy’s tsunami warning center said the waves will begin to reach the northern coast in Ensenada, near California, at around 2:22 a.m. Wednesday central time in Mexico, and it will continue south along the Pacific coast until it reaches the Chiapas states around 7:15 a.m. local time.
(reports AP)
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Tsunami forecast to hit parts of Vancouver Island, British Columbia
The province’s emergency preparedness agency said waves of less than 30 centimeters (less than 1 foot) were expected to reach Tofino around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday local time. A tsunami advisory spans much of British Columbia’s coast and the agency said “multiple waves over time” were expected. The waves are expected to first reach remote Langara Island around 10:05 p.m.
(reports AP)
(reports AP)
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Tsunami expected to hit parts of eastern China
reports AFP
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Indian Consulate in San Francisco issues advisory, helpline as 8.7 quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami threat
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the recent 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to take the following steps:
Follow Local Alerts: Carefully monitor alerts from US authorities, including local emergency management and the US Tsunami Warning Centres
-Move to higher ground if a tsunami alert is issued
-Avoid coastal areas.
-Prepare for emergency & keep devices charged.
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has also issued a helpline number: +1-415-483-6629
Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to take the following steps:
Follow Local Alerts: Carefully monitor alerts from US authorities, including local emergency management and the US Tsunami Warning Centres
-Move to higher ground if a tsunami alert is issued
-Avoid coastal areas.
-Prepare for emergency & keep devices charged.
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has also issued a helpline number: +1-415-483-6629
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Hawaii declares emergency after massive quake off Russia causes tsunami
Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii declared an emergency on Tuesday ahead of a tsunami that was expected to reach the state within hours, after a rare 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's eastern coast.
Sirens and cellphone alerts blared across Hawaii's islands on Tuesday afternoon. The first wave was expected to arrive at 7:10 p.m. local time, the state's emergency authorities said.
Green said on social media that emergency operations centers had been fully activated, and he urged residents to take the situation seriously.
"If you are in a coastal area, move inland and to higher ground immediately. Do not wait," he said.
On Hawaii's Big Island, a cruise ship docked in Kailua-Kona harbor summoned its passengers back to the boat with a siren. Police officers warned tourists at food trucks to leave.
Many people on Oahu, where Honolulu is situated, did not wait for official advice to seek higher ground, and traffic was dense along mountain roads.
Among the early evacuees was Jaqueline Mylroie, who owns a general store in Puakō, a coastal community on the Big Island, and was trying to find shelter in Waimea, which is on higher ground. Some of her neighbors in Puakō had not left yet, Mylroie said.
The earthquake, about 78 miles east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, took place at 7:24 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It could be the sixth-strongest earthquake ever recorded, according to the Geological Survey, whose seismologists often revise the magnitude of earthquakes as they gather more data.
Tsunami warnings were also issued for Japan's Pacific coast and two eastern regions of Russia, and watches and advisories were in effect along the West Coast of the United States and as far away as Chile. The National Weather Service warned people in California to stay away from beaches and waterways.
(reports the New York Times)
Sirens and cellphone alerts blared across Hawaii's islands on Tuesday afternoon. The first wave was expected to arrive at 7:10 p.m. local time, the state's emergency authorities said.
Green said on social media that emergency operations centers had been fully activated, and he urged residents to take the situation seriously.
"If you are in a coastal area, move inland and to higher ground immediately. Do not wait," he said.
On Hawaii's Big Island, a cruise ship docked in Kailua-Kona harbor summoned its passengers back to the boat with a siren. Police officers warned tourists at food trucks to leave.
Many people on Oahu, where Honolulu is situated, did not wait for official advice to seek higher ground, and traffic was dense along mountain roads.
Among the early evacuees was Jaqueline Mylroie, who owns a general store in Puakō, a coastal community on the Big Island, and was trying to find shelter in Waimea, which is on higher ground. Some of her neighbors in Puakō had not left yet, Mylroie said.
The earthquake, about 78 miles east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, took place at 7:24 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It could be the sixth-strongest earthquake ever recorded, according to the Geological Survey, whose seismologists often revise the magnitude of earthquakes as they gather more data.
Tsunami warnings were also issued for Japan's Pacific coast and two eastern regions of Russia, and watches and advisories were in effect along the West Coast of the United States and as far away as Chile. The National Weather Service warned people in California to stay away from beaches and waterways.
(reports the New York Times)
US tsunami warning system: Tsunami warning in effect for Aleutian Islands, Samalga Pass, Alaska after earthquake off coast of Kamchatka Russia
reports Reuters
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Peru issues tsunami warning after powerful quake off Russian coast
reports AFP
US tsunami warning system: Tsunami warning in effect for California after earthquake off coast of Kamchatka Russia
reports Reuters
Watch as tsunami slams Russia's Kamchatka after 8.7 earthquake, first footage shows coast under water
The first visuals of the tsunami sparked by a massive undersea earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula emerged on Wednesday, showing buildings along the coastline underwater and seawater flooding roads. The video, quickly shared across social media, came just hours after the 8.8 magnitude quake hit near the Russian coast. Read more
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: 900,000 people under evacuation advisories in Japan
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Japan’s Fire an Disaster Management Agency said so far no injuries or damage have been reported.
The agency, in response to the tsunami alert, issued an evacuation advisory to more than 900,000 residents in 133 municipalities along Japan’s Pacific coast, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. The number of people who actually took shelter was not available.
The agency, in response to the tsunami alert, issued an evacuation advisory to more than 900,000 residents in 133 municipalities along Japan’s Pacific coast, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. The number of people who actually took shelter was not available.
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Mexico’s Navy warns Pacific coast to anticipate tsunami waves
reports AP
Tsunami News Live Updates: Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula 8.8 earthquake joins the list of most powerful tremblors, here’s the list of world’s strongest tremors
A massive earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning across parts of the Pacific. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake occurred at approximately 23:24 GMT on Tuesday, with its epicenter located about 125 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a major city in the far eastern region of Russia. Read more
Tsunami News Live Updates: What time did the quake strike, and how deep was it?
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: The quake hit at 8:25 a.m. Japan time, with a depth of just 20.7 km — shallow enough to trigger massive surface shaking and tsunamis. Multiple aftershocks followed, one as strong as 6.9, making the situation still volatile.
Tsunami News Live Updates: Which countries are scrambling in response?
Tsunami in Russia, Japan Live: Japan halted ferries, suspended some trains, and evacuated workers at the Fukushima plant to higher ground. Hawaii sounded tsunami sirens and told residents to act fast. New Zealand and the Philippines issued coastal alerts and told people to stay out of the water.
What’s happening in Russia’s quake zone right now?
In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, buildings cracked, power lines went down, phones stopped working — but no major casualties so far. Locals fled to high ground as sirens wailed. Officials are warning of aftershocks lasting a month.
Tsunami News Live Updates: Where did the massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake strike?
Russia, Japan Tsunami Alert Live: The earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with the epicenter located about 119 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city of 180,000 people. It hit early Wednesday local time and is being called the strongest quake in the region since 1952.
