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Russia Earthquake LIVE Updates: Tsunami alerts have been issued in several areas after a powerful earthquake with 8.8 magnitude hit Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday. The initial waves, measuring 30 cm (12 inches), have reached a city in Hokkaido, northern Japan, and authorities have cautioned that larger waves may follow.
A tsunami wave struck North Kurilsk, inundating sections of the settlement and a nearby fishing facility. Evacuations were carried out across Kamchatka, the Kuril Islands, and parts of Japan, while tsunami sirens were activated as far away as Alaska, Hawaii, and even New Zealand. A tsunami watch has also been issued for the US island territory of Guam, as well as other islands in Micronesia.
Tsunami alerts have been lifted for most parts of Alaska and Southern California following earlier warnings triggered by seismic activity. A tsunami warning remains in effect for a 40-mile section of Northern California's coastline. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as coastal areas gradually receive the all-clear.
Hawaii County lifted its evacuation order after the tsunami alert was downgraded to an advisory, the authorities said.
Russia remains in shock, grappling with the unfolding events since Tuesday’s earthquake struck at 11:24 a.m. local time. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake’s epicentre was 78 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the administrative centre of the Kamchatka region. Shortly after, Governor Vladimir Solodov issued a tsunami warning for Kamchatka. As of Wednesday, the full scope of damage from the powerful earthquake and subsequent tsunami along the Kamchatka Peninsula remains uncertain. Here are some videos that will shock you!
Tsunami waves have begun reaching the California coast, with Crescent City in Northern California near the Oregon border experiencing elevated water levels, according to a CNN report. The report notes that a wave exceeding one foot has already been observed, with additional waves expected to follow.
Doctors in Kamchatka kept calm during the powerful quake — and never stopped the surgery They stayed with the patient until the end The patient is doing well, according to the Health Ministry pic.twitter.com/swtdBFSpm5
— RT (@RT_com) July 30, 2025
Hawaii is bracing for waves up to 10 feet high after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia today morning.
According to a BBC report, Hawaii Governor Josh Green stated, "So far we have not seen a wave of consequence," though he noted that a significant amount of water has receded.
The US National Weather Service has confirmed that tsunami waves have begun reaching Hawaii, urging residents to act quickly to ensure their safety and protect their property. Because tsunami waves can travel easily around the islands, all coastal areas are at risk, regardless of their orientation. These waves may also generate powerful and unpredictable currents near the shoreline. Additionally, floating debris carried by the waves can pose further dangers. The threat becomes significantly more severe if the tsunami coincides with high tide or already rough surf conditions.
According to a report by The New York Times, tsunami waves began reaching a sensor in the Midway Islands approximately two and a half hours ago, with some surging up to five feet above normal tide levels. Although the waves have since decreased in size, real-time data from NOAA indicates they are still being detected in the area.
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco stated that it is closely monitoring the potential tsunami threat triggered by the earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. In its advisory, the Consulate urged Indian nationals residing in coastal regions to follow all official instructions issued in the event of a tsunami warning. In a post on X, it added, “Indian nationals in California, other U.S. West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to take the following precautions...”
🚨🚨🚨The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the recent 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to take the…
— India in SF (@CGISFO) July 30, 2025
Tsunami warning live updates: The US Coast Guard has instructed all commercial ships to vacate Hawaii’s ports and prohibited any vessels from entering until tsunami advisories are lifted, CNN reported.
“All harbours in Hawaii have been closed to incoming vessel traffic. Vessels transiting within the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands or inbound to ports in Hawaii shall remain offshore until conditions subside,” quoted from the Coast Guard Oceania District as saying.
The mayor of Russia’s northern Kuril Islands district confirmed on Wednesday that all residents were safely evacuated after a tsunami triggered flooding and destroyed buildings.
"Everyone was evacuated. There was enough time, a whole hour. So everyone was evacuated, all the people are in the tsunami safety zone," Mayor Alexander Ovsyannikov stated during a crisis meeting with officials.
China's Shanghai evacuated over 280,000 residents, cancelled hundreds of flights and ferry services, and enforced speed restrictions on roads and railways as a tropical storm brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to eastern China.
The storm, Co-May, made landfall in the early hours in Zhoushan, a port city in Zhejiang province. Shortly afterwards, authorities issued a tsunami warning triggered by a powerful earthquake off Russia’s far eastern coast, heightening fears of potentially stronger storm surges along China’s shoreline.
Tsunami warning live updates: In Hawaii, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi urged both residents and the thousands of tourists to move to higher ground or upper floors of buildings for safety.
Governor Josh Green emphasised the danger, saying, "People should not, and I will say it one more time, should not, as we have seen in the past, stay around the shoreline or risk their lives just to see what a tsunami looks like."
He further warned, "It is not a regular wave. It will actually kill you if you get hit by a tsunami."
Authorities in Russia’s far eastern Sakhalin region announced a state of emergency on Wednesday for the northern Kuril Islands, following tsunami waves that caused flooding and structural damage.
“A state of emergency has been declared in the North Kuril District, where an earthquake and tsunami occurred today,” AFP quoted the Sakhalin government as saying.
More than 1.9 million people across Japan have been advised to relocate to safer areas as tsunami waves reached various parts of the coastline, disrupting transportation nationwide, although the waves have so far been smaller than earlier predictions, CNN reported.
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency has issued targeted evacuation directives impacting 1,905,596 residents in 21 prefectures, with the highest numbers in Hokkaido, Kanagawa, and Wakayama.
Television footage broadcast by Japan's public broadcaster NHK showed white-crested waves lapping the shores of Hokkaido in the north and the eastern coastal areas of Ibaraki and Chiba, near Tokyo.
A tsunami measuring 50 centimetres (1.6 feet) was recorded at Ishinomaki port in northern Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported - the largest wave height observed so far across several northern coastal areas. However, higher waves were still expected, said Shiji Kiyomoto, an official handling earthquake and tsunami response at the JMA.
Ecuador ordered precautionary evacuations of beaches, piers, and low-lying coastal zones in the Galapagos Islands late on Tuesday, following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s eastern coast.
"A tsunami warning has been established for the Insular Region (Galapagos), which indicates the immediate suspension of maritime activities, as well as preventive evacuations of beaches, docks and low-lying areas," Ecuador's Secretariat for Risk Management said, as quoted by AFP.
The quake triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific, including Japan, Canada, California, Hawaii, Indonesia, and New Zealand.
In Japan, waves of 30 cm in Hokkaido and 10 cm in Kanagawa were recorded; waves up to 1 meter expected in southern regions.
PM Shigeru Ishiba warned, “Second, third, and fourth waves could be bigger” and urged continued vigilance.
In Hawaii, waves between 1–3 metres expected post 7 pm local time; Hilo airport operations suspended.
Governor Josh Green ordered immediate coastal evacuations, warning of “imminent flooding on all islands.”
In Japan, residents fled to higher ground by car or on foot, including in Hokkaido, where the initial wave reached 30 centimetres. As of midday (0300 GMT), there were no reports of injuries or damage.
The Bay Area division of the National Weather Service in US has issued a strong advisory, cautioning the public against underestimating the dangers of a tsunami and specifically urging people not to head to the coast to capture images. In a post on X, the agency stated:
"Friends please be aware, a Tsunami is a series of wave[s] carrying a large extra mass of water to our coast.
This will NOT be a single wave.
Do NOT try to go to the coast to take photos.
You’re not just putting yourself at risk, you will also be putting rescue teams at risk."
Following a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, officials in Hawaii issued a tsunami warning and ordered the “immediate evacuation” of large areas on the island of Oahu. Sirens were sounded across Honolulu as part of the emergency response.
A tsunami warning of up to 3 meters has been issued along Japan's Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Wakayama. This comes after an intense earthquake struck east of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia, reports NHK news
The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is closely monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the recent 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Indian nationals residing in California, other U.S. West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to take the following precautions:
The Consulate has also provided a helpline number for assistance: +1-415-483-6629.
Tsunami Warning Centre, @ESSO_INCOIS detected an #earthquake of M 8.7 on 30 July 2025 at 04:54 IST (29 July 2025 at 23:24 UTC) @ Off East Coast of Kamchatka (Location: 52.57 N, 160.08 E).NO TSUNAMI THREAT to India and Indian Ocean in connection with this earthquake. @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/UXbPMjxqKu
— INCOIS, MoES (@ESSO_INCOIS) July 30, 2025
Evacuation orders have been issued across many areas of Japan, urging residents to move to higher ground and avoid coastal regions. Video shows people climbing buildings following evacuation orders.
⚠️TSUNAMI ADVISORY in effect for the California coast. Stay away from the water! Stay away from beaches and waterways! Remain away from shore until local officials say that it is OK to return. #knowyourzone at https://t.co/Dm0UehpMVM. #cawx #tsunami pic.twitter.com/KX7t1tvXa0
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) July 30, 2025
Around 5:14 p.m. Pacific Time, a 1-foot sea level rise was observed near Alaska’s volcanic Amchitka Island - currently the highest water level above the tide recorded in connection with the tsunami, according to CNN.
The United States issued multiple tsunami alerts of varying severity along the West Coast, stretching from Alaska down the entire length of California’s coastline.
Tsunami alerts have been issued in several areas after a powerful earthquake with 8.8 magnitude hit Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
Russia 8.7 m earthquake: A Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way: US President Donald Trump.
Russia 8.7 m earthquake | A Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way: US President Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/fondVxuQ9C
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2025
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