Tsunami Updates LIVE: Warning Lifted in Russia’s Kamchatka After Massive 8.8 Quake

Waves as high as 4 metres are expected to strike the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia early Wednesday morning, AFP reports, citing local officials.

According to a statement from the High Commission of the French Republic in French Polynesia, tsunami waves between 1.10 and 4 metres are anticipated to hit Nuku Hiva, part of the Marquesas archipelago, starting around 1 a.m. local time (11:00 GMT). The nearby islands of Ua Huka and Hiva Oa are also likely to be impacted.

Following the powerful earthquake off Russia's coast, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator James Barros clarified that a tsunami is more than just a single wave. “It’s a series of powerful waves that can last for hours,” he told AP. “They travel across the ocean at jet-like speeds in deep waters, but as they near shore, they slow down and pile up — increasing the risk of coastal inundation.”

While Hawaii experienced tsunami activity earlier today, officials have now downgraded warnings to advisories. Evacuated areas have been declared safe for residents to return.

As of July 29, 2025, 10 PM local time, the Hawaii Department of Transportation issued a public update on airport operations following the tsunami triggered by a massive quake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Authorities continue to urge residents not to return to tsunami evacuation zones until officials declare it safe to do so. Hilo International Airport: Evacuation gates remain closed, but preparations are underway to resume runway operations for flights scheduled on Wednesday. Kahului Airport (OGG): All flights have been cancelled. Passengers are currently sheltering inside the terminal and will undergo rescreening before boarding once operations resume in the morning. Daniel K. Inouye International...

Tsunami waves generated by the powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula have now reached California’s coast, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed. Tide gauges detected the waves at Arena Cove, with the tsunami continuing its path southward along the shoreline. Earlier, residents across Hawaii were urged to evacuate to higher ground or seek shelter on the fourth floor or higher of sturdy buildings. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) also directed all vessels to leave harbors immediately as the tsunami neared the islands. “Take Action! Destructive tsunami waves expected,” warned the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management in an urgent alert posted on X...

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday has revived interest in a decades-old manga prediction. The quake, which triggered tsunami waves toward Japan’s Hokkaido and Russia’s Kuril Islands, comes just weeks after the date foretold in Japanese artist Ryo Tatsuki’s 1999 manga The Future I Saw. Tatsuki had predicted a major catastrophe would strike southern Japan on July 5, 2025. Though that date passed without incident, the massive quake and tsunami occurring just 25 days later have sparked online debate. Social media users are calling the timing “eerily close,” with one post on X noting, “Not the exact date,...

As tsunami warnings continue across Hawaii, Oprah Winfrey has opened her private road in Maui to help facilitate evacuations, according to a statement from her spokesperson to CNN.

The road is being accessed under the supervision of FEMA and local law enforcement, with about 50 vehicles allowed at a time. The access will stay open for as long as necessary, the spokesperson added. Meanwhile, a wave exceeding five feet was recorded in Kahului, located on Maui’s north-central coast.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) has reported that a tsunami gauge in Kahului, Maui, recorded a wave reaching 4 feet above normal sea level.

In response, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (Hawaii EMA) has closed all commercial harbours statewide as a precaution to ensure public safety amid the ongoing tsunami threat.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation warning for residents living on boats in Moss Landing Harbor, a popular coastal area known for surfing and tourism, according to CNN. Authorities warned that tsunami waves are expected to reach the Monterey County coastline around 12:15 a.m. PT (3:15 a.m. ET). In a statement posted on X, the sheriff’s office advised, “We are recommending that these individuals seek alternative lodging for the duration of the tsunami advisory affecting California’s coastal counties.” Earlier, the US Coast Guard issued a separate warning, noting that strong currents could pose risks to both vessels and coastal infrastructure....

Tsunami waves have already reached parts of Alaska, with Hawaii expected to be impacted shortly, according to the US Tsunami Warning Center. A tsunami warning—the highest level of alert—remains in place for Hawaii, Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, and sections of Northern California. Meanwhile, the rest of the U.S. West Coast is under a tsunami advisory.

Here are the estimated tsunami arrival times (local time, with IST in brackets):

Oregon and Washington: ~11:35 PM PT (12:05 PM IST)

Northern California Coast: ~11:50 PM PT (12:20 PM IST)

San Francisco Bay Area: ~12:40 AM PT (1:10 PM IST)

Los Angeles Harbor: ~1:00 AM PT (1:30 PM IST)

Big waves barreling towards Japan’s coastline 

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The tsunami has started affecting Hawaii, prompting urgent warnings for residents to take immediate precautions to protect their lives and property.

In Hanalei, sea level gauges have detected tsunami waves with an elevation of 3 feet above normal sea level, marking a notable rise in coastal water levels. Authorities are urging both residents and visitors to stay alert and follow all official safety guidance as the situation continues to develop.

Hawaii is now experiencing tsunami waves following an official alert urging residents to take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Authorities have warned that a tsunami is not a single wave, but rather a series of long ocean waves, each crest lasting 5 to 15 minutes or more, capable of causing extensive coastal flooding. The threat is expected to continue for several hours due to ongoing wave activity. Officials emphasized that tsunami waves can wrap around islands, meaning all coastlines are at risk, regardless of their orientation. In some areas, the ocean may recede dramatically, briefly exposing the seafloor, before a...

Peru has issued a tsunami alert following the powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The Peruvian Navy’s Tsunami Warning Center has flagged a potential threat to the nation’s coastline and confirmed that authorities are closely monitoring the situation. The National Emergency Operations Center is also overseeing conditions in vulnerable coastal areas. Hernando Tavera, head of Peru’s Geophysical Institute, stated that tsunami waves could reach Peru by Wednesday morning, though they are not expected to exceed three meters in height. The earthquake has already caused injuries in Russia and prompted tsunami alerts across the Pacific, including in Japan, Hawaii, and several other...

Tsunami waves are expected to begin impacting Hawaii’s Kauai coast shortly, with waves reaching Hawaii Island approximately 20 to 30 minutes later. At a press conference, Hawaii Governor Josh Green shared that Midway Atoll, located between Japan and Hawaii, had already measured tsunami wave activity with a peak-to-trough height of around 6 feet (1.8 meters). Green noted that the actual size of waves hitting Hawaii could vary, potentially larger or smaller, and that it was still too early to determine the full impact. He explained that a tsunami of this size would be comparable to a three-foot (90 cm) wave riding on...

China’s Tsunami Advisory Center announced on Wednesday that waves ranging from 30 centimetres to 1 metre are expected to impact parts of the country’s eastern seaboard, following the magnitude-8.8 earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.

In an official statement, the Tsunami Advisory Center under the Ministry of Natural Resources confirmed, "The earthquake has triggered a tsunami that is likely to cause damage in certain coastal areas of China, based on the latest analysis and warnings."

Russia appears to have suffered the most significant impact from the powerful earthquake, with damage reported near the epicentre in the Kamchatka region. Video footage showed a damaged kindergarten and waves surging inland in a nearby port town. Some reports indicated waves as high as four metres in the remote area. Despite the damage, no serious injuries have been reported. According to Oleg Melnikov, the regional health minister, a few people sustained minor injuries while trying to flee outdoors, but all are in stable condition, Reuters reported. Meanwhile, Japan remains on alert, with many along the coastline bracing for incoming waves. Tsunami...

Authorities in Russia’s Far Eastern Sakhalin region have declared a state of emergency in the northern Kuril Islands, following flooding and structural damage caused by tsunami waves, according to AFP.

Over 900,000 people across Japan were placed under evacuation advisories following the tsunami alert, according to the country’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency. So far, no injuries or property damage have been reported.

The advisories covered residents in 133 municipalities, stretching along Japan’s Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Authorities have not yet confirmed how many individuals have taken shelter.

Meanwhile, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported that a 50-centimetre (1.6 ft) tsunami wave struck Ishinomaki, the highest wave recorded so far in the aftermath of Wednesday’s massive earthquake.

The Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences has confirmed that Wednesday’s massive earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula is the region’s strongest in over 70 years—since 1952. The quake triggered hazardous tsunami waves along parts of the coastline.

In an alert shared via Telegram, the Kamchatka branch cautioned, "Given the scale of this event, strong aftershocks are expected, potentially reaching magnitudes of up to 7.5."

The agency further warned that "significant and noticeable aftershocks may continue for at least a month."

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, shaking the northern Pacific and prompting widespread tsunami alerts stretching from Alaska to New Zealand. Tsunami sirens blared in Honolulu, with residents ordered to evacuate to higher ground. Japan recorded a 40 cm (1.3 ft) wave in Tokachi, Hokkaido. Evacuations took place across Russia's Kuril Islands, closest to the epicenter, with minor damage but no serious injuries. The first tsunami wave hit Severo-Kurilsk, prompting residents to remain on elevated areas as a precaution. Hawaii’s coastlines may sustain damage, warned the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Oregon issued a tsunami advisory, anticipating 1–2 ft waves and urging...

The National Weather Service’s Tsunami Warning Center has forecast that tsunami waves could reach California’s west coast within hours, following the 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Pacific coastline. According to the latest advisory, "TSUNAMI WATCH in effect for the California coast. Estimated time of arrival as early as 12:15 AM on July 30. People along the coast: Stand by for further updates." The center indicated that the first waves may arrive near Fort Bragg as early as 11:50 PM on Tuesday, while other coastal locations—including La Jolla and Oceanside—could see wave activity around 1:15 AM on Wednesday. Residents are urged to remain alert and...

The first tsunami waves triggered by the earlier 8.7 magnitude earthquake were reported to have reached the Russian shoreline near Severo-Kurilsk.

Videos shared on X (formerly Twitter) appeared to show rising sea levels flooding structures, with aerial images highlighting the dramatic before-and-after contrast in the affected areas.

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Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: The US Geological Survey (USGS) has reported at least six additional earthquakes off the Kamchatka coast today. These aftershocks included magnitudes of 6.9, 6.3, 5.4, 5.7, and 5.6.

While all were significant, none approached the intensity of the earlier 8.7 magnitude quake that triggered a tsunami across the Pacific.

A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, unleashing a tsunami with waves reaching up to 4 metres (13 feet). Officials confirmed building damage and mass evacuations, though no injuries have been reported so far. In a video message on Telegram, Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said, "Today's earthquake was serious and the strongest in decades of tremors." He noted that a kindergarten had been damaged, but preliminary information indicated no casualties. Sergei Lebedev, regional emergency minister, confirmed the tsunami’s impact, saying that 3–4 metre waves had been recorded in some areas and urged residents...