About 1 million people asked to evacuate in Japan
Authorities in Japan have issued an evacuation advisory to more than 900,000 residents in 133 municipalities along Japan’s Pacific coast, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency said that so far no injuries or damages have been reported following a tsunami.
The country’s meteorological agency said a tsunami as high as 40cm was detected at 16 locations as the waves have moved south along the Pacific coast from Hokkaido down to just northeast of Tokyo.
Ferries connecting Hokkaido and Aomori on the northern tip of Japan’s Honshu island were suspended, as well as those connecting Tokyo and nearby islands.
Some local train operations have been suspended or delayed as well, according to operators. Sendai airport in Miyagi Prefecture temporarily closed its runway, according to reports.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar30 July 2025 05:03
Tsunami waves hit Kamchatka and Japan
The powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake also triggered tsunami waves that struck parts of Japan’s Hokkaido and Russia’s Kuril Islands.
A tidal surge of 1ft was recorded near the volcanic island of Amchitka in Alaska, at approximately 5.14pm Pacific Time – the highest water level above the normal tide reported so far from the tsunami, according to meteorologists.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar30 July 2025 05:03
In pic: Tsunami hits coastal area of Severo-Kurilsk at Paramushir island of Kuril Islands, Russia
Tsunami hits coastal area of Severo-Kurilsk at Paramushir island of Kuril Islands, Russia, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (AP)
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar30 July 2025 04:55
Tsunami advisory issued for Los Angeles and Washington state
A Tsunami advisory has been issued for Los Angeles, with waves expected to hit the coastal state around 1am local time on Wednesday, the national weather service announced on X.
It urged those located in the coastal area to move off the beach and out of harbours and marinas.”Do not go to the coast to watch. Be alert to instructions from local officials,” the weather service added.
A similar tsunmai advisory has been issued for the outer coast of Washington state. Ocean sensors indicated a possible 1ft wave at some of the outer coast, the Washington emergency management division said.
“There may still be some unusual currents on the inner coast,” it added.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar30 July 2025 04:49
Russia struck by ‘one of the strongest recorded earthquakes’
Russia’s far east was likely hit by one of the top 10 strongest earthquakes ever recorded, according to experts.
A tsunami hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after a powerful, 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday. Warnings are also in place for Alaska, Hawaii and other coasts south toward New Zealand.
Damage and evacuations were reported in the Russian regions nearest the quake’s epicenter on the Kamchatka Peninsula.”This earthquake is likely to be in the top 10 strongest ever recorded,” said AccuWeather vice president of forecast operations Dan DePodwin.
“The strongest was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile, which was 9.4-9.6 magnitude. The March 2011 earthquake that triggered the tsunami which devastated parts of Japan was a 9.0-9.1 magnitude,” he added.
“Although not all major earthquakes lead to tsunamis, the risk must be taken seriously until the threat has passed. In the case of this earthquake, a tsunami would not reach Hawaii for at least several hours.
“Residents and visitors that are located on the Pacific Ocean should monitor local emergency officials and heed any tsunami warnings.”
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar30 July 2025 04:39
In pics: People take shelter at a temporary evacuation site in Japan after tsunami warning
People take shelter at a temporary evacuation site in Kushiro, Hokkaido, northern Japan Wednesday (AP)
Members of the police patrol along the coast after people were advised to leave coastal regions as much of coastal Japan went on alert (AFP via Getty Images)
Lifeguards patrol next to a red and white flag used for tsunami warnings (AFP via Getty Images)
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar30 July 2025 04:29
Tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean
A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake early on Wednesday.
Tsunami warning sirens sounded in Honolulu, Hawaii, where people were told to move to higher ground.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said a first tsunami wave of about 30cm reached Nemuro on the eastern coast of Hokkaido.
The first tsunami wave hit the coastal area of Severo-Kurilsk, the main settlement on Russia’s Kuril Islands in the Pacific, according to the local governor Valery Limarenko. He said residents were safe and staying on high ground until the threat of a repeat wave was gone.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said waves of 1-3m above tide level were possible along some coastal areas of Hawaii, Chile, Japan and the Solomon Islands. Waves of more than 3m were possible along some coastal areas of Russia and Ecuador.
The centre said a tsunami could cause damage along the coastlines of all the Hawaiian islands. “Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property,” the warning stated.
New Zealand authorities issued warnings of “strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges” along coastlines throughout the country.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar30 July 2025 04:24
Tsunami waves hit Russia’s far east
A tsunami with a height of 3-4m was recorded in parts of Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, shortly after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s far east region.
Several people were injured in the remote Russian region, according to officials.
“Today’s earthquake was serious and the strongest in decades of tremors,” Kamchatka governor Vladimir Solodov said on Telegram.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar30 July 2025 04:15
President Donald Trump on tsunami alerts: ‘STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!’
United States President Donald Trump has urged people to “STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!” in a post on his Truth Social account which was also shared on X:
“Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, 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. Please visit https://tsunami.gov for the latest information. STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!”
Samantha Beech30 July 2025 03:31
U.S. Homeland Security issues warning to states included in the tsunami alerts
The United States Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning to the states included in the tsunami alerts:
“Please be advised that there is a tsunami warning in effect for Hawaii. There is also a tsunami watch for Alaska and the west coast of the United States. Find high ground and stay safe.”
Samantha Beech30 July 2025 03:28
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