A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific and prompting large-scale evacuations in multiple countries.
The first tsunami waves have reached Hawaii, where a 1.2-meter (4-foot) wave was recorded off the coast of Oahu. Hawaii Governor Josh Green has urged residents to follow evacuation orders, remain calm, and stay informed. U.S. President Donald Trump issued a statement advising all Americans along the Pacific coast to remain alert and monitor official tsunami advisories.
In Japan, the Meteorological Agency confirmed that tsunami waves have begun striking the country’s northern coastline, including the Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate prefectures. The largest wave reported so far measured 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) at Kuji Port in Iwate. Officials warn that waves up to 3 meters (9 feet) are still possible.
More than 1.9 million people in Japan have been ordered to evacuate as a precaution, while the national broadcaster NHK reports no major damage has been confirmed so far.
Tsunami warnings and advisories of varying intensity have also been issued across the Pacific, affecting coastal areas in China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Guam, Peru, and the Galápagos Islands off Ecuador.
Authorities across the region continue to monitor wave activity, urging residents to stay away from beaches and low-lying areas until all clear signals are issued.
