8.8-magnitude Russia earthquake sparks panic: Tsunami advisory still active in Hawaii, Philippines breathes a sigh of relief
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center REDUCED the alert level for Hawaii to a TSUNAMI ADVISORY. Unusually strong currents and waves still possible close to the shore and in harbors. Officials are assessing damage but have NOT reopened coastal evacuation areas. Stay clear of these areas. — COH Civil Defense (@CivilDefenseHI) 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. pic.twitter.com/3s4fPuzmn4 — Baba Banaras™ (@RealBababanaras) July 30, 2025
About the Russia earthquake and its impact
Tsunami waves rocked Pacific coastlines across Japan, Hawaii and parts of California on Wednesday (July 30). This came hours after a devastating earthquake of 8.8 magnitude hit the Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. A tsunami warning was soon issued for the state of Hawaii, which garnered a fair deal of attention internationally. Now, the warning has been downgraded to an advisory.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has downgraded the previously-issued tsunami alert for the state of Hawaii to a 'tsunami advisory'. While addressing a press conference, officials said that 'no large damage' linked to the waves has been reported so far. They added that those who had been asked to evacuate could now return home.Meanwhile, The Japan Meteorological Agency too earlier issued a tsunami warning for the entire eastern coastline. The public broadcaster NHK stated waves over 4 feet were observed in Kuji, a coastal town in Eastern Japan. The warning was expected to last for at least a day. However, according to Khaleej Times, the alerts have been downgraded in many parts.Similarly, the tsunami alert has also been lifted in the Philippines.'No significant sea level disturbances nor destructive tsunami waves have been recorded since the 7.25am earthquake up until this cancellation. Any effects due to minor sea level disturbances have largely passed,' read the statement.It further stated that the alert is no longer in effectA powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. This resulted in tsunami warnings across multiple Pacific regions. Luckily, the quake originated at a depth of nearly 600 kilometers. This reduced its impact at the surface level. Authorities confirmed that tremors were felt in nearby areas but no major damage was done. Following the earthquake, countries like Japan, the Philippines, and the United States (Hawaii) issued tsunami alerts. These have, however, been lifted in most areas. That said, the situation is still being monitored closely.
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