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Toronto Star
43 minutes ago
- Climate
- Toronto Star
A tsunami threat is over after several large quakes off Russia's Pacific coast
MOSCOW (AP) — 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.
Toronto Star
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Toronto Star
Tsunami warning after 2 large quakes off Russia's Pacific coast
MOSCOW (AP) — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a threat forecast for Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after two quakes — the larger with a magnitude of 7.4 — struck in the sea nearby on Sunday. The larger 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.
2 hours ago
- Climate
Hawaii issues tsunami watch as series of earthquakes strike off Russian coast
Officials in Hawaii issued a tsunami watch on Saturday evening as a series of earthquakes, including a 7.4 magnitude one, struck off the Russian coast, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. "Tsunami Watch Issued - Prepare to Act! A Tsunami Watch means a tsunami is possible, but the situation is still being evaluated," the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management said in an alert posted on social media. The state also issued an tsunami watch. Those alerts followed the first of several notable quakes that hit within about an hour off the coast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, according to USGS. The first was a 7.0 magnitude quake in the sea about 142 km east of the city, USGS said, citing preliminary data. Within moments, a 6.7 magnitude quake struck some 130 km east of the city, followed by a series of quakes with magnitudes initially measured at 7.4, 6.7 and 6.6, according to USGS.
Cedar News
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Cedar News
Tsunami Watch Hawaii 2025: North Pacific Earthquake Triggers Regional Alert
July 20, 2025 — Tsunami Watch Hawaii 2025: A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the North Pacific Ocean early Saturday, prompting a tsunami watch for Hawaii and parts of eastern Russia, including the Kamchatka Peninsula and Kuril Islands. Tsunami Watch Hawaii 2025 According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles). The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said hazardous tsunami waves are possible within 300 km of the epicenter, and a watch is in effect as they continue to monitor for any signs of a wave formation. As of now, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed. Authorities are urging residents in affected areas to remain alert and follow official updates. This is a developing story.
American Military News
2 days ago
- Climate
- American Military News
Tsunami warning issued in Alaska after 7.3 magnitude earthquake
The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning on Wednesday for parts of Alaska's coast following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in the region. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center later downgraded the warning to an advisory before canceling the alert. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred on Wednesday roughly 54 miles south of Sand Point, which is located off the Alaska Peninsula. The Associated Press reported that the Alaska Earthquake Center confirmed that Wednesday's earthquake took place at 12:37 p.m. (local time) and that 40 aftershocks were documented in the first three hours following the initial earthquake. In a statement obtained by The Associated Press, Jeremy Zidek, a spokesperson fro the state's emergency management division, said, 'We have seen other earthquakes in the area that have not generated significant tsunami waves, but we're treating it seriously and going through our procedures, making sure communities are notified so they can activate their evacuation procedures.' According to Live Now Fox, the National Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for a roughly 700-mile stretch of Alaska's coast, including the area of Kodiak, which has a population of approximately 5,200 people. READ MORE: Tsunami warning issued along west coast after massive earthquake: 'You are in danger' In an alert on X, formerly Twitter, the National Tsunami Warning Center said, 'A TSUNAMI WARNING is posted for portions of Alaska following a M7.2 earthquake 50 miles S of Sand Point, Alaska, at 12:38pm AKDT July 16.' Roughly an hour after issuing a tsunami warning, the National Tsunami Warning Center changed the alert to an advisory, and less than an hour after the warning was changed to an advisory, the National Tsunami Warning Center canceled the alert. According to Fox Weather, the Tsunami Warning Center said that while a tsunami was 'generated' by Wednesday's 7.3 magnitude earthquake, the tsunami 'no longer poses a threat' to Alaska. However, the Tsunami Warning Center added that certain areas in Alaska could 'continue to see small sea level changes.' While Wednesday's tsunami warning was ultimately canceled, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that it evacuated personnel from Base Kodiak and had two air crews prepared to offer assistance. 'USCG is responding to NWS Tsunami Warning for portions of AK,' U.S. Coast Guard Arctic stated in a post on social media. 'Heed warnings of NWS and local officials. USCG evacuating personnel from Base Kodiak to higher ground & launched 2 ready aircrews.'
