Quake Off Kamchatka Triggers Pacific Tsunami Alerts

A powerful earthquake, with magnitudes reported between 8.0 and 8.8, struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings and advisories across the Pacific region, including Russia, Japan, the United States (West Coast, Alaska, Hawaii), and several Pacific island territories. Russia experienced tsunami waves up to 3–4 meters, causing evacuations and minor infrastructure damage in Kamchatka. Japan and Hawaii also issued evacuation orders and warned of similar wave heights. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center placed California, Oregon, and Washington under a watch, later upgrading to an advisory, urging coastal residents to remain vigilant and avoid shorelines. Authorities in all affected regions called for immediate evacuation of vulnerable coastal areas due to the risks of flooding and strong currents. While the quake is being compared to previous major regional events, initial reports indicate limited damage outside the immediate impact zone.