📍 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia — A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula late Tuesday, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific, including for the entire U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Tsunami Warning Center.
🌊 Regions Under Alert
- Tsunami Watches: California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, and southeastern Alaska
- Tsunami Warnings: Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and parts of Japan
- Estimated Wave Arrival Times:
- Hawaii: ~7:17 p.m. HST
- Los Angeles Harbor: ~1:05 a.m. PDT
- Newport Beach: ~1:10 a.m. PDT
- Oceanside & La Jolla: ~1:15 a.m. PDT
📉 Earthquake Details
- Magnitude: 8.7 (initially reported as 8.0, later upgraded)
- Location: ~84 miles southeast-Kamchatsky, Russia
- Depth: ~12 miles (19.3 km)
🛑 Emergency Response
Authorities across the Pacific are urging residents in low-lying coastal areas to:
- Move to higher ground
- Stay tuned to local emergency broadcasts
- Avoid beaches and harbors until further notice
Japan’s meteorological agency has also issued alerts for its Pacific coast, anticipating waves up to 3 meters (10 feet).
🔍 Ongoing Assessment
Seismic monitoring agencies are evaluating the potential for destructive tsunami waves and aftershocks. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center stated that a tsunami “may have been generated by this earthquake that could be destructive on coastal areas even far from the epicenter”.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is based on developing information from official sources including the U.S. Geological Survey, National Tsunami Warning Center, and international meteorological agencies. Tsunami alerts and earthquake data are subject to change as new assessments become available. Readers are advised to follow local emergency management instructions and consult official channels for the most current updates.
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