Russia Earthquake, Tsunami LIVE: 8.8 Quake Triggers Tsunami Waves in Hawaii, Alaska; Alerts Issued in China, Peru, Japan

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering tsunami waves across the Pacific. This powerful quake — one of the world’s strongest in recent years — has led to widespread tsunami warnings in the United States, Japan, Chile, China, Peru, and several other Pacific nations.

The epicenter was located approximately 119 kilometers (74 miles) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city of 180,000 in Russia’s Far East. Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov described it as the strongest earthquake in decades, confirming damage to infrastructure, including a kindergarten.

🌊 Tsunami Hits Russian Kuril Islands and Beyond

Severo-Kurilsk, a coastal town in the Kuril Islands, was the first to be hit by tsunami waves up to 4 meters (13 feet).

Japan's Nemuro area on Hokkaido Island recorded a wave of 30 cm (1 ft), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Waves rippled across the northern Pacific, prompting warnings in Alaska, Hawaii, Chile, the Solomon Islands, and as far south as New Zealand. Parts of Ecuador’s coast are bracing for potential waves exceeding 3 meters (10 feet).

🌐 LIVE Tsunami Updates (July 30, 2025):

🔴 12:11 PM IST – US & Global Tsunami Safety Advisory

Tsunami alerts remain active across the Pacific. Authorities have released guides on warning signs, evacuation steps, and survival tips.

🔴 12:11 PM IST – Hawaii Governor: “No Wave of Consequence Yet”

Governor Josh Green said no significant waves have hit Hawaii so far, but water has receded, a classic sign of an incoming tsunami. Authorities expect 2-3 hours before issuing an “all clear.”

🔴 12:04 PM IST – 4-Foot Waves Recorded in Hawaii

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported tsunami waves up to 4 feet (1.21 meters) at Haleiwa, Oahu. Waves were spaced 12 minutes apart.

🔴 11:58 AM IST – Tsunami Waves Reach Hawaii’s Coastline

According to CNN and NOAA data, the initial tsunami waves reached the north shore of Oahu, pushing water levels above 4 feet.

🔴 11:47 AM IST – Tsunami Waves Strike Alaska

Tsunami waves began hitting Alaska, and waves are continuing to move toward Hawaii and California.

Severe alerts are active for Hawaii, Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, and Northern California.

Washington, Oregon, and the rest of the West Coast are under tsunami advisories.

🔴 11:42 AM IST – Midway Atoll Records 3.1-Foot Surge

Midway Atoll, located 1,000 miles northwest of Hawaii, recorded a 3.1-foot water rise — the highest open-water surge in the Pacific so far, CNN reported.

⚠️ What You Need to Know:

Magnitude: 8.8

Epicenter: Near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka Peninsula

Tsunami height: Up to 4 meters in Russia; 3+ meters possible in Ecuador

Countries affected: Russia, Japan, US, China, Peru, Chile, New Zealand, and others

Status: Evacuations underway, tsunami waves observed in multiple regions

Authorities worldwide are urging coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground and stay alert until warnings are officially lifted.