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Tsunami Alert 2025

Tsunami Waves Strike Pacific After 8.8 Quake

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Tsunami waves have since reached the shores of Russia, Japan, and the United States. Monitoring continues globally.

The quake's epicenter was located 136 km (84 miles) east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia’s Far East. The seismic activity was underwater, triggering widespread alerts across the Pacific.

Earthquake Hit Near Russia's Eastern Coast

The Russian town of Severo-Kurilsk on Paramushir Island was one of the first areas hit by the tsunami. Flooding and infrastructure impact are being assessed. Emergency response teams are active.

Severo-Kurilsk Faces Tsunami Damage

Elevated Sea Levels on U.S. West Coast

Tsunami waves reached the west coast of the U.S., affecting Washington, Oregon, and California. No major damage has been reported, but coastal areas remain on high alert.

Japan, Hawaii, Guam Issue Warnings

Japan, Guam, and Hawaii recorded tsunami activity, with Hawaii experiencing surges over 1 meter. Most regions have downgraded from warnings to advisories as the threat level decreases.

Up to 4-Meter Waves Expected Overnight

Authorities in French Polynesia have warned of waves between 1.1 and 4 meters hitting the Marquesas Islands, including Nuku Hiva, Ua Huka, and Hiva Oa. Coastal residents are advised to stay away from shorelines.

Tsunami Alert for Western South America

Colombia issued evacuation orders for its coastal regions of Choco and Narino. Residents have been urged to move inland and to higher ground as a precaution against incoming waves.

What Do the Alert Levels Mean?

– Tsunami Warning: Take immediate action — threat of flooding or strong waves. – Tsunami Advisory: Risk of dangerous currents, stay out of the water. – Tsunami Watch: Be ready — a tsunami is possible. – Information Statement: No current threat, but stay informed.

Waves Travel Across World’s Largest Ocean

This tsunami reached from Russia to the U.S. in just hours. The event demonstrates the scale and power of the earthquake, as waves moved across the entire Pacific basin.

Follow Alerts, Avoid Shorelines

Residents in affected regions are urged to follow updates from official sources. Stay away from beaches and low-lying areas until all-clear signals are given. This is a developing story.

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