Mass evacuations in Japan, Hawaii and Russia after massive earthquake triggers Tsunami alert
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake occurred off the Far East coast of Russia, sending fears of tsunami waves as high as 13 feet (4 metres) crashing into the Kamchatka shoreline. The tremor was shallow, making it particularly dangerous and capable of generating destructive waves.
Authorities in multiple countries, including Russia, Japan, and the United States, have begun evacuating coastal residents. People have been urged to move to higher ground amid concerns about aftershocks and additional waves.
Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov described it as 'the strongest earthquake in decades,' confirming damage to infrastructure, including a kindergarten, though no casualties have been reported so far.
In Severo-Kurilsk, a remote town near Kamchatka, residents were evacuated as a precaution. The Sakhalin Governor Valery Limarenko confirmed damage and emergency response measures in place.
In Japan, the Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 feet) could strike parts of the country's eastern coastline between 01:00 and 02:30 GMT. National broadcaster NHK reported that evacuation orders had already been issued for several coastal towns.
As a safety measure, workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant—the site of the 2011 meltdown—were also evacuated. A TEPCO spokesperson confirmed, 'All workers and employees have been evacuated,' adding that no abnormalities were detected at the facility.
In Hawaii, the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management issued a strong advisory urging residents near the coast to evacuate immediately.
'Destructive tsunami waves may impact coasts near you. You are in danger,' the US National Weather Service warned in a post on X.
Emergency services across the Pacific Basin remain on high alert as aftershocks and secondary waves continue to pose a threat.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
a day ago
- News18
Earthquake of 2.7 magnitude hits New Jersey, tremors felt in parts of New York
New York [US], August 6 (ANI): A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Hillsdale in northern New Jersey on Tuesday at 12:11 pm (local time), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), CNN reported. Tremors were also felt in parts of New York per NYC Emergency Management, the agency is monitoring for any potential impacts and coordinating with relevant departments. The earthquake occurred approximately 8 miles below the Earth's surface. The USGS stated that the shallow depth contributed to more people feeling the shaking, even though the quake itself was not strong, according to CNN. The USGS received reports of light shaking from residents across Staten Island and southwestern Connecticut. The USGS also noted that the older, denser, and more compact rock formations in the eastern United States help transmit seismic energy more efficiently, allowing the quake's effects to be felt across a wider area, as per CNN. Emergency authorities issued basic guidelines for residents. NYC Emergency Management urged people to remain alert for possible aftershocks, which could follow within minutes, hours, or even days after the primary were advised that if they felt shaking, they should check their surroundings for fallen debris, shifted items, or cracks in structures and report it to USGS, as per NYC Emergency Management. The earthquake's epicentre, Hillsdale, is located around 25 miles northwest of Manhattan. No casualties or major damage have been reported as of now, as per CNN. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Another earthquake hits Russia: 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Kamchatsky region; back-to-back tremors raise alarm
Another earthquake hits Russia; 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Kamchatsky region Fresh tremor of magnitude 5.1 struck far-east in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia today, reported the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was recorded at 07:17:36 (UTC+05:30), with its epicentre located 144 km southeast of the Kamchatsky region at a depth of 25 km. Tremor follows a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula earlier in the week. According to experts, the quake was caused by intense tectonic activity along a major subduction zone where the Pacific Plate slides beneath the Okhotsk Plate. This zone lies within the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' a seismically active belt notorious for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The vertical displacement of the seafloor during the 8.7-magnitude quake triggered a tsunami, leading to wave alerts in multiple Pacific nations, including Russia, Japan, and the United States. Adding to the region's turmoil, the Krasheninnikov volcano in Kamchatka erupted overnight for the first time in over 600 years on August 3, 2025. The rare volcanic activity closely followed the July 29 magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Petropavlovsk, intensifying concerns over tectonic instability in the area.
India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Journey Ends In Disaster: Migrant Boat Capsizing Off Yemen Leaves 68 Dead, 74 Still Missing
Rescue teams have recovered 68 bodies throughout the day along the coastline of southern Abyan province, while 12 survivors were pulled from the water earlier in the morning, according to Abdul Qader Bajamil, director of the health office in Abyan province. The survivors were immediately transferred to Shaqra General Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Medical staff report that some of the survivors remain in critical condition due to prolonged exposure to seawater and exhaustion, Xinhua news agency reported. The tragedy occurred Saturday night when a smuggling boat carrying 154 Ethiopian migrants capsized around 11:00 p.m. local time (2000 GMT) due to severe weather conditions and strong winds in the waters off Abyan province. The Abyan security authorities confirmed that all victims and survivors are of Ethiopian nationality, part of the continuous flow of African migrants attempting to reach Yemen and subsequently travel to Gulf countries in search of better economic opportunities. Bodies have been discovered scattered across different coastal areas, prompting authorities to expand their search operations and deploy additional rescue teams. Health officials are coordinating with local authorities to arrange proper burial procedures for the recovered victims in designated areas near Zinjibar, the provincial capital. The incident highlights the ongoing perils faced by African migrants who continue to risk dangerous sea crossings despite Yemen's protracted conflict and severe humanitarian crisis. The United Nations has repeatedly characterized Yemen's situation as one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters. Local Yemeni security officials have renewed calls for urgent international intervention to address the root causes of irregular migration and strengthen maritime safety measures in Yemeni territorial waters. "This tragedy underscores the need for regional cooperation to prevent such loss of life and address the underlying factors driving these dangerous journeys," an official of the Abyan security department told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other humanitarian agencies started to send their teams to provide support for ongoing rescue operations and assistance to survivors, according to the Yemeni officials. Weather conditions in the area remain challenging, with maritime authorities warning of continued rough seas that could hamper search efforts.
