Massive Quake Triggers Pacific Tsunami Warnings

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the strongest since 1952, generating tsunami waves up to four meters high and prompting widespread tsunami warnings and evacuations across the northern Pacific. The quake caused building damage in Kamchatka and flooding in North Kurilsk, while authorities warned of possible strong aftershocks. Japan issued tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for large coastal areas, expecting waves up to three meters, with residents in Hokkaido and other regions moving to higher ground. The US issued tsunami watches and warnings for Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam, and the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management urged immediate evacuations. Taiwan's Central Weather Administration also issued a tsunami watch and is monitoring for potential impacts. No major casualties have been reported as officials across the affected regions continue to prioritize public safety and monitoring.