Massive 8.8 Magnitude Quake off Russia Triggers Broad Tsunami Alerts, Advisory Lifted in B.C.

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific Rim, including British Columbia, Japan, Hawaii, and the U.S. West Coast. British Columbia initially issued a tsunami advisory, predicting waves up to 30 centimeters, but later canceled it after waves peaked at 27 centimeters with no significant damage or fatalities reported. Emergency personnel in coastal B.C. closely monitored the situation overnight, with local communities like Tofino taking precautions such as beach closures. Tsunami warnings also prompted evacuations and heightened alerts in Chile, while the U.S. West Coast saw cancellations of some advisories but warnings to remain cautious of hazardous currents. Despite the quake's strength, commercial fishing activities in Russia's Far East remained largely unaffected. Authorities across affected regions emphasized that the worst had passed, though vigilance remained high for potential aftershocks or secondary events.