Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 12:13pm on 30 Jul 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami waves across the Pacific. Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued warnings for waves up to 3 meters, with the first wave hitting Hokkaido’s coast. Russia’s Kuril Islands saw flooding and evacuations, while Hawaii, Alaska, and California activated emergency protocols. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed waves could arrive every 12 minutes, lasting for hours. Ecuador, Chile, and the Philippines also issued alerts. The quake, one of the strongest since 1952, caused building damage and power outages in Russia’s Far East. Authorities urged residents to evacuate coastal areas immediately and remain alert for multiple waves and strong currents.
