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Powerful 8.0 Quake Triggers Tsunami Alerts Across Pacific
30 Jul
Summary
- Magnitude 8.0 quake hit near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
- Japan issued tsunami alert for up to 3-meter waves
- Tsunami warning also extended to Hawaii
On Wednesday morning, a powerful 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region. Japan's meteorological agency issued an advisory for the country's Pacific coast, warning of potential tsunami waves up to 3 meters high that could arrive in less than 30 minutes.
The U.S. National Weather Service also extended a tsunami warning to the state of Hawaii, stating that the quake had generated a tsunami that could cause damage along the coastlines of all the Hawaiian islands. Residents were urged to take immediate action to protect lives and property.
The earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 19.3 kilometers, was initially reported as an 8.7 magnitude quake by the U.S. Geological Survey. In the nearby city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the shaking caused cabinets to topple, mirrors to break, and power outages. The National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska also issued warnings for parts of the Alaskan Aleutian Islands and a watch for the West Coast of the United States.
