Hawaii faces Tsunami threat after 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia, waves reach Oahu, Alaskans and Californians on alert
Hawaii is currently under a tsunami warning, and Governor Josh Green has cautioned residents that waves could "wrap around the islands," indicating impact may not be limited to just exposed coastal areas. Authorities across the state have asked people to stay away from beaches and low-lying areas until further notice.
Wave activity confirmed, residents urged to stay alert
The PTWC has verified that tsunami waves are actively impacting coastlines in Hawaii. While the highest wave so far has been 4 feet, the potential for larger or multiple waves remains. Governor Green emphasized that wave action may continue and could reach parts of the islands not initially affected.
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The tsunami warning was issued shortly after the earthquake, with sirens sounding across Honolulu and residents urged to move to higher ground. The initial wave activity was observed in Alaska before reaching Hawaiian shores. The alert also covers parts of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska and areas of Northern California, with advisories in place along parts of the U.S. West Coast.
Earthquake details: One of the strongest in recent history
The earthquake occurred at approximately 03:17 local time off Russia's eastern coast, near the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It struck at a depth of 19.3 km, making it a shallow quake capable of triggering strong tsunamis. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake ranks among the ten most powerful ever recorded globally.
The Russian Academy of Sciences confirmed it was the strongest quake in the region since 1952. It was followed by strong aftershocks, one of which measured 6.9 on the Richter scale. In Russia's Kuril Islands, an emergency was declared, and some structural damage was reported.
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Broader Pacific impact, but focus remains on Hawaii
While Hawaii faces the most immediate threat, other parts of the Pacific have also been affected. In Japan, evacuation advisories were issued for nearly two million people in coastal zones, including the eastern coast of Hokkaido. Some of the first waves reached Japan at 30 cm, smaller than expected, but authorities remained cautious.
In Tokyo, some train services were temporarily paused. In Chiba prefecture, safety zones were set up at public beaches. Workers at the Fukushima nuclear facility were evacuated as a precaution.
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Mexico also announced that government agencies were on standby to prevent the public from accessing Pacific coastlines. New Zealand issued warnings about strong currents and surges despite its distance from the epicenter.
Monitoring continues as agencies watch for aftershocks
The PTWC and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) continue to monitor wave activity and provide updated arrival estimates. Though the first waves in Hawaii have been relatively moderate, the agencies warned of continued wave activity and possible shifts in coastal conditions.
Residents in Hawaii are advised to remain vigilant, avoid coastal zones, and follow official updates. The full extent of the tsunami's impact will unfold over the next several hours, especially as aftershocks may still contribute to additional wave activity.
This event has underscored Hawaii's vulnerability to large-scale Pacific seismic events and the need for rapid and coordinated emergency responses.
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