Tsunami Warning Live: 5 ft tsunami waves hit US coast – dramatic scenes explode after Russia quake triggers panic

Here is the latest update on tsunami warnings and advisories for the US and Canada, shared by the National Weather Service:

Most Serious tsunami warnings are declared for Hawaii and Aleutian Islands in Alaska – from Samalga Pass to Attu, including the Pribilof Islands.

Tsunami Advisories in effect for these areas:

1. California – Coastline from the Mexico border to the Oregon border, including San Francisco Bay

2. Oregon – Coastline from the California border to the Washington border, including the Columbia River coast

3. Washington – Outer coast, Columbia River coast, and the Juan de Fuca Strait coast

4. British Columbia (Canada) – North coast, Haida Gwaii, central coast, northeast and west Vancouver Island, and the Juan de Fuca Strait coast

5. Southern Alaska and Alaska Peninsula – From Chignik Bay to Unimak Pass

6. Aleutian Islands (Alaska) – From Unimak Pass to Samalga Pass

There is no tsunami danger right now for the rest of the US and Canadian Pacific coast.

People have been taking to social media and posting pictures and videos of the earthquake that hit near Russia on late Tuesday night. An X user said that five Belugas were stranded on the Kamchatka beach a few days back, indicating that it could be a sign of the coming danger.

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In Maui, sirens and phone alerts are ringing to warn people that tsunami waves are expected to arrive by 7:10 a.m. local time, which is less than three hours away as per the time there, reported BBC.

A local resident and bagpipe player Roger Pleasanton told the BBC that he felt reassured by the number of alerts. While waiting to buy diesel, he said it was a relief to see emergency systems working properly this time, especially since they failed during the recent wildfires.

According to the CNN, New Zealand and Australia have stated that for now, there is no risk of tsunami in their countries. However, the authorities are reportedly keeping a watch.

The 8.7 magnitude earthquake near Russia has led to tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. Experts say waves between 1 to 3 meters above normal sea levels could hit the shores of Russia, Japan, the US, Ecuador, Chile, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, Guam, Hawaii, and several other Pacific islands.

US President Donald Trump has issued a ‘Tsunami Watch’ following the massive earthquake of 8.7 magnitude striking Russia. Trump took to X and cautioned the people of America.

After Japan’s tsunami warning, employees working at the Fukushima nuclear plant in the northeastern part of the country, were evacuated, according to news agency AFP.

The Indian Consulate in San Francisco is keeping a close watch on the possible tsunami threat after the 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Indian citizens in California, other parts of the US West Coast, and Hawaii are advised to:

– Stay updated by following warnings from US authorities, including local emergency teams and the US Tsunami Warning Centers

– Move to higher ground if a tsunami alert is given

– Stay away from beaches and coastal areas

– Be ready for emergencies and keep phones and other devices fully charged

For help, the Indian Consulate has shared a helpline number: +1-415-483-6629

The first waves of A tsunami struck the far eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday, causing flooding in the port town of Severo-Kurilsk, where about 2,000 people live, according to Russia’s emergency services, reported AFP. Officials have said that all residents were safely evacuated.

– A tsunami advisory has been issued for southern Alaska, the Alaska Peninsula, and British Columbia (Canada) after a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.

– The US Tsunami Warning Center has also issued advisories for the US West Coast, including California, Oregon, and Washington. The advisory for these US states remains active, according to the US Tsunami Warning Center.

– The center also warned that Ecuador in South America could be affected by tsunami waves following the earthquake.

– As reported by The Guardian, waves over 3 meters high may hit parts of Russia’s eastern coast and Ecuador.

– In Hawaii, the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management has ordered evacuations in some coastal areas. In a message on X, the department urged residents to “Take Action!” and warned of destructive tsunami waves.

The first tsunami waves have hit Hanasaki Port in northern Japan’s Hokkaido region and Russia’s Kuril Islands. According to NHK World Japan, the wave was about 30 cm high (almost 1 foot). They also said that other areas were likely hit by waves too. Even though the first waves were not very big, tsunami waves are much stronger than normal ones.

Japan’s weather agency has told people living in areas from Hokkaido to Wakayama, to leave immediately and move to higher ground. Those in places under a tsunami advisory have also been told to stay away from beaches and rivers. At a press conference, officials said that tsunami waves can come more than once, and sometimes the second wave is bigger than the first. So, people should not return until the warning is officially lifted. Waves are expected to start around 10 am local time and may continue until 2 pm.

A video clip has emerged which shows the moment a powerful 8.7 earthquake was picked up by sensors in Russia. The video shows alarms going off at monitoring stations. Soon after, a tsunami warning was issued for Russia’s Far East. Hawaii was put on tsunami watch as a safety measure. Warnings were also sent out for parts of Japan and Alaska, where waves could affect coastal areas.

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🚨#breaking: Watch as footage captures the moment the powerful 8.0 earthquake was detected by seismic sensors in Russia, with alarms blaring across monitoring stations. In response, the Tsunami Warning Center has issued an alert for Russia's Far East, while Hawaii have been… pic.twitter.com/STWS5rGkqi

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East Russia governor has urged the people to “stay away from coast” after the tsunami alert was issued, reported AFP. Taiwan, which is located just southwest of Japan, has also issued a tsunami warning. Japan’s weather agency said the waves are expected to reach northern Japan first, followed by the southern islands around 2 pm local time (05:00 GMT). That means the waves could reach Taiwan soon after. Right now, Japan’s advisory says the waves may be around 1 meter (3.3 feet) high, but this could still change depending on the situation.

– A very strong earthquake of magnitude 8.7, hit near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on late Tuesday night.

– Tsunami warnings and watches have been issued in several places by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

– Waves have already reached parts of Kamchatka, flooding some coastal areas like the village of Severo-Kurilsk.

– A wave as high as 4 meters (about 13 feet) was recorded in the Yelizovsky district of Kamchatka.

– Warnings and watches are also in place for Hawaii, Japan’s Pacific coast, Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, and parts of the U.S. West Coast including California, Oregon, and Washington.

– Building have reportedly been damaged in the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

– People living near the coastal areas are being told to leave immediately and move to safer, higher ground.

The Weather Chanel has reported that a “Tsunami Watch” has been issued for the entire West Coast of the US after the massive earthquake struck Russia. The alerts have also been issued in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and Japan. Stay with us for more updates.

There were no injuries reported after a powerful earthquake hit Russia, which officials are calling the “strongest in decades”. However, a tsunami warning that was issued after the earthquake, forced people to evacuate a small town in Russia’s Sakhalin region. Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov posted a video on Telegram saying the quake was serious and the most powerful one in decades. He added that while no one was hurt, a kindergarten building was damaged. Sakhalin Governor Valery Limarenko also posted on Telegram that the town of Severo‑Kurilsk was ordered to evacuate after the tsunami alert was issued.

Tsunami warnings were issued after a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Russia’s eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, as per India time. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake happened about 136 kilometers (84 miles) east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in far eastern Russia on Tuesday.