8.8 Quake Near Russia Triggers Pacific Tsunami Alerts

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings and advisories across the Pacific, including Hawaii, Alaska, the U.S. West Coast, British Columbia, and Japan. Tsunami waves of 1 to 3 meters were reported along Russian and Japanese coasts, and evacuations were ordered in vulnerable regions such as Hawaii and Japan's eastern seaboard. In Honolulu, tsunami sirens sounded and residents rushed to higher ground, leading to congested roads. The Japan Meteorological Agency detected tsunami activity and ordered evacuations in areas previously hit by the 2011 disaster. Russian authorities reported minor injuries during evacuations but no serious casualties. Coastal tourism and daily life were heavily disrupted as officials continued to monitor wave activity and urged residents to stay inland until all-clear notices were given.