Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 11:53am on 30 Jul 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
A massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami waves across the Pacific. Japan’s Hokkaido and Russia’s Kuril Islands were hit first, prompting evacuations and warnings in Hawaii, California, Alaska, and parts of South America. Japan ordered over 900,000 residents to evacuate, while Hawaii shut down water and wastewater systems. Russia declared an emergency in the Kuril Islands, reporting building damage and power outages. The quake, the strongest since 1952, was followed by 30 aftershocks. Tsunami advisories were issued in China, Indonesia, Philippines, and Ecuador. Experts warn the impact could last for hours, with waves arriving every 12 minutes. Authorities urge coastal residents to stay alert and evacuate.
