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What Is a Tsunami Warning And Where Has It Been Issued After the Kamchatka, Russia Earthquake

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, ranking among the world’s top ten ever recorded. The massive quake triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including for Hawaii, Japan, and the U.S. West Coast. Authorities worldwide are on high alert as coastal evacuations and preparedness measures unfold.

Published By: Zubair Amin
Published: July 30, 2025 09:34:39 IST

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Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia Earthquake: A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29 trigerring a series of tsunami warnings and watches across various countries bordering the Pacific Ocean/

The earthquake is said to be ranking among the ten most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. 

Tsunami Warnings Issued Across Pacific Region

Shortly after the quake, the US Tsunami Warning System issued alerts for “hazardous tsunami waves.”  Tsuanimis are expected to strike parts of the Russian and Japanese coastlines within three hours.

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The earthquake’s magnitude meets the threshold of a “great earthquakes,” typically capable of causing catastrophic damage and the collapse of entire communities, according to Michigan Technological University.

Hawaii Placed Under Tsunami Watch

Hawaii was placed under a tsunami watch at 1:33 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) while the Alaska-based National Tsunami Warning Center followed with a tsunami warning for parts of the Aleutian Islands, along with coastal regions in California, Oregon, and Washington. A tsunami advisory extended to significant stretches of Alaska’s coastline, including areas in the panhandle.

In the western Pacific, a tsunami watch was also declared for Guam and several Micronesian islands.

Tsunami Alert Categories Explained

As experts continue to analyze data from buoys and other monitoring equipment, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System will update its assessments. The agency outlines the following alert levels:

Tsunami Warning: Take Action – Danger

A tsunami capable of widespread coastal flooding is either imminent or already occurring. Dangerous conditions, including powerful currents, may persist for several hours or even days. Evacuations are advised; individuals should move to higher ground or further inland, and follow guidance from local authorities.

Tsunami Advisory: Take Action

A tsunami may generate strong waves or currents hazardous to individuals in or near the water. Minor flooding in harbors and coastal areas may occur. Residents should stay away from beaches and water bodies and heed official instructions.

Tsunami Watch: Be Prepared

A tsunami is possible following a distant earthquake. Residents should monitor updates and be ready to take action.

Tsunami Information Statement: Relax

An earthquake has occurred, but there is either no threat or the threat has not yet been determined. In most cases, no destructive tsunami is expected.

Japan Braces for Coastal Impact After Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake

Japan’s Meteorological Agency projected tsunami waves of up to 1 metre (3.3 feet), expected to reach some coastal areas around 0100 GMT.

The Kamchatka Peninsula and Russia’s Far East lie along the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, an arc of tectonic activity prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The region’s geologic instability makes it one of the most seismically active zones in the world.

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