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Time of India
44 minutes ago
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- Time of India
8.7 magnitude earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, sparks tsunami warnings across pacific coastlines including Japan and Hawaii
Russia rocked by 8.7 earthquake, Japan issues Tsunami warning | Credit: X/captainmpx ( Image credit : Russia rocked by 8.7 earthquake, Japan issues Tsunami warning | Credit: X/captainmpx ) Waves could reach Japan's coast within hours due to earthquake nearly all watches in japan have turned into warnings, IF YOU ARE IN A WARNING AREA LEAVE IMMEDIATELY #Japan#Russia# — Mr ashen (@TheOfficialMrA1) July 30, 2025 BREAKING : Millions have advised to evacuate from coastal areas in Eastern Japan after a massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake hit Russia and a massive Tsunami has triggered. USA also issued warning for its coastal areas. — Baba Banaras™ (@RealBababanaras) July 30, 2025 Hawaii, Australia also on watch Russia rocked by 8.7 earthquake, Japan issues Tsunami warning | Credit: X/captainmpx-68897d189d8f7 ( Image credit : Russia rocked by 8.7 earthquake, Japan issues Tsunami warning | Credit: X/captainmpx ) Quake epicentre near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky BREAKING: 8.0-magnitude earthquake hits off Russia's Kamchatka region - PTWC — blesha (@blesha_bs) July 29, 2025 Structural damage and evacuations reported after the earthquake Russia rocked by 8.7 earthquake, Japan issues Tsunami warning | Credit: X/lebrondeau ( Image credit : Russia rocked by 8.7 earthquake, Japan issues Tsunami warning | Credit: X/lebrondeau ) ⚡️The impact of the 8.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka was captured on cameras. (VIDEO 1) The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for coastal areas. Tsunami waves hit Russia's Kuril Island. — War Intel (@warintel4u) July 30, 2025 Echoes of the 1952 Kamchatka disaster In a terrifying jolt early Wednesday, Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula was rocked by a powerful undersea earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale. The tremor, which struck near the coastline, has now triggered tsunami warnings across multiple countries, including Japan, the United States, and Australia. The quake was initially logged at 8.0 magnitude before being revised upwards by the US Geological Survey, as cited by which sits directly across from Kamchatka, responded swiftly. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued an upgraded tsunami alert, warning residents along the Pacific coastline of potential waves up to three metres high. These waves were expected to hit between 10:00 am and 11:30 am local time, with authorities urging residents to stay away from coastal Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami watches for Hawaii and Australia following the quake. While tremors in Japan were reported to be mild, the threat of far-reaching waves has forced officials across the Pacific to remain on high alert. Seismologist Shinichi Sakai from the University of Tokyo noted that shallow offshore quakes like this one can trigger large-scale tsunami events even at considerable to USGS, the quake's epicentre was located roughly 125 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a coastal city home to over 165,000 residents. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of just 19.3 km, which increases the risk of surface-level Governor Vladimir Solodov described the earthquake as 'the strongest in decades.' He confirmed that while no injuries had been reported, a kindergarten sustained damage. Evacuations were immediately ordered in Severo-Kurilsk, a town situated south of Kamchatka, due to rising tsunami Russian Ministry for Emergency Services has estimated potential tsunami waves up to 32 centimetres along Kamchatka's coast. Although relatively low, these waves are still being closely monitored for escalation. The region, along with Japan, lies on the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, known for its frequent and violent tectonic latest seismic event draws comparisons to the 1952 Kamchatka earthquake, a catastrophic 9.0 magnitude tremor that sent 30-foot waves crashing into Hawaii. While no deaths were reported in that event, the memory lingers, adding to today's sense of urgency and unease.
New York Post
3 hours ago
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- New York Post
Tsunami alerts triggered for Hawaii, Alaska after massive 8.0 quake strikes off Russia
The entire state of Hawaii is under a Tsunami Watch while parts of Alaska are under a Tsunami Advisory after a strong magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia Tuesday evening. The quake hit at 1:24 p.m. Hawaiian Time (7:24 p.m. ET, 2:24 a.m. Wednesday local time) about 85 miles east of Kamchatsky off the eastern Russian coast. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a quake of that magnitude may have triggered a tsunami that would be destructive to coastal areas even far from the epicenter. 'An investigation is under way to determine if there is a tsunami threat to Hawaii,' the PTWC said. Any waves generated are estimated to reach Hawaii around 7:17 p.m. HST. Meanwhile, a Tsunami Advisory is in effect for Alaska's Aleutian Islands meaning some waves are likely, but an advisory is a step down from a Tsunami Warning. 3 Hawaii and Alaska are under a Tsunami Advisory after an earthquake hit the east coast of Russia Tuesday evening. 3 The earthquake was recorded at a strong 8.9 magnitude as the quake struck around 1:24 p.m. Hawaiian Time (7:24 p.m. ET, 2:24 a.m. Wednesday local time). 3 The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says waves will reach Hawaii at approximately 7:17 p.m. HST, while they'll likely hit Alaska at around 4:46 p.m. Alaska Daylight time, and 5:46 p.m. AKDT in Adak. Waves are expected to reach Shemya at 4:46 p.m. Alaska Daylight time, and 5:46 p.m. AKDT in Adak. 'For other US and Canadian Pacific coasts in North America, the level of tsunami danger is being evaluated,' the PTWC said. 'Further information will be provided in supplementary messages.'
Qatar Tribune
20-07-2025
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- Qatar Tribune
Tsunami threat lifted in Russia's Kamchatka after powerful quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no longer a danger of tsunami waves on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after two quakes — the larger with a magnitude of 7.4 — struck in the sea nearby on Sunday. Its epicentre, according to the Kamchatka branch of the Unified Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences, was 115 km from the regional capital Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The larger quake was at a depth of 20 kilometers and occurred 144 kilometers east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of 180,000, according to the US Geological Survey. A few minutes earlier, a quake with a magnitude of 6.7 was recorded nearby. The PTWC initially said there was a danger of major tsunami waves but later downgraded its warning before finally saying the danger had passed. According to Russian media, the tremors were felt for roughly a minute, causing people to run out of buildings. The press service of the Main Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the region said that specialists will begin examination of the buildings as soon as possible. Local services went into high alert mode. There were no immediate information of possible damage or casualties. On 4 November 1952, a magnitude 9.0 quake in Kamchatka caused damage but no reported deaths despite setting off 9.1-meter waves in Hawaii. (Agencies)
News18
20-07-2025
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- News18
Russia: Tsunami Warning Issued After Earthquake Off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula News18
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered temporary tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including forty minutes, the watch for Hawaii was canceled after experts concluded there was no possibility of a devastating Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) in Hawaii issued a tsunami alert after the earthquake, which struck east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, first caused tsunami warnings along sections of the Pacific coast of to forecasts, any waves produced by the earthquake would be quite tiny, with heights of less than 30 cm for Hawaii and up to 60 cm along the northern coastlines of Russia. Since there was no indication of a serious tsunami threat, the Russian and Hawaiian advisories were canceled after rigorous surveillance and data analysis. News18 Mobile App -
CBS News
20-07-2025
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- CBS News
Tsunami threat ends after large quakes strike off Russia's Pacific coast
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no longer a danger of tsunami waves on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after five powerful quakes — the largest with a magnitude of 7.4 — struck in the sea nearby on Sunday. The largest quake was at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles) and was 144 kilometers (89 miles) east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of 180,000, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Smaller — but still substantial — quakes were recorded before and after. Russian state media said, citing local geologists, that over two dozen aftershocks had hit Kamchatka. It added their strength was gradually receding. The PTWC initially said there was a danger of major tsunami waves but later downgraded its warning before finally saying the danger had passed. Russia's Emergencies Ministry also issued a tsunami warning following the largest quake, urging residents of coastal settlements to stay away from the shore. In addition to the tsunami threat for parts of Russia, the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center issued a separate tsunami watch was issued for the state of Hawaii, which ended several hours later. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, and the ministry said it had no plans to evacuate residents. Just over two hours later, it reported that the danger had passed. On Nov. 4, 1952, a magnitude 9.0 quake in Kamchatka caused damage but no reported deaths despite setting off 9.1-meter (30-foot) waves in Hawaii.
