Islamabad, July 30, 2025: A massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s east coast triggers tsunami warnings across the Pacific , prompting evacuations in Hawaii, Japan and parts of the US.
A powerful earthquake measuring up to 8.8 magnitude struck off Russia’s far eastern coast, triggering widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific, Philippines, Hawaii, Japan, and the US West Coast. Authorities are urging residents in coastal areas to move to higher ground immediately as precautionary evacuations begin in several regions.
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The quake, which hit near the Kamchatka Peninsula, sent tremors across the Pacific Rim and raised fears of waves up to 10 feet in some areas, especially Hawaii. Emergency alerts have been issued, and live updates are being broadcast by global news outlets as the situation unfolds.
Japan, Alaska, the Philippines, and parts of the US mainland are also under active watch, with tsunami sirens sounding in some towns. Officials stress that while not all regions will experience severe impact, people should remain alert and follow local guidance.
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center continues to monitor wave patterns and will issue updates as more data becomes available. Travellers, coastal residents and maritime operations have been advised to take extreme caution.
