Indian Consulate in San Francisco issues safety advisory for citizens after Russia quake triggers tsunami threat. Photo/X.
Russia Eartquake: The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is actively monitoring the developing tsunami following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula late Tuesday. The quake has prompted authorities worldwide to evaluate the potential tsunami risks across the Pacific region.
In an advisory cited by news agency ANI, the consulate urged Indian citizens residing in California, other West Coast states, and Hawaii to stay alert and follow official instructions issued by U.S. emergency agencies.
The advisory specifically advised Indian nationals to:
Monitor official alerts from U.S. authorities
Immediately move to higher ground if a tsunami alert is issued
Avoid coastal areas
Be prepared for emergencies and ensure that electronic devices remain fully charged
To assist Indian citizens during this time, the consulate has also shared an emergency helpline: +1-415-483-6629
Following the earthquake, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the situation on social media platforms Truth Social and X (formerly Twitter), acknowledging the tsunami warnings in Hawaii and advisories along Alaska and the Pacific coast.
“Please visit [tsunami.gov](https://tsunami.gov), external for the latest information. STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!” he wrote.
Tsunami warnings typically alert residents to the risk of large, dangerous waves and strong currents, often prompting evacuation to higher ground or inland areas. Lower-level advisories indicate the likelihood of strong currents and advise people to avoid beaches and coastal waters.
Also Read: Live Updates: Magnitude 8.0 Earthquake Strikes Russia’s Kamchatka, Tsunami Floods Severo-Kurilsk, Residents Evacuated
Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
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