30 Jul 2025, 12:08 PM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: All flights in and out of Maui cancelled
Hawaii governor Josh Green said all flights in and out of Maui have been cancelled, Reuters reports. He said there were no plans to shut off any power in advance, adding that so far they have not seen a wave of consequence.
30 Jul 2025, 12:08 PM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: Oahu authorities tell residents to take action ‘now’
“Tsunami waves are currently impacting Hawaii,” Oahu Emergency Management wrote on X. “Take Action NOW!”
30 Jul 2025, 12:07 PM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE: Power Grid Damaged In Russia’s Sakhalin
Electricity has been cut off in Russia’s Sakhalin region after the earthquake damaged the local power grid, according to the regional governor, as reported by RIA news agency.
30 Jul 2025, 12:03 PM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE: Russia Saw Tsunami waves reach 5 ft
Tsunami waves near the Russian Pacific town of Severo-Kurilsk exceeded 3 metres (9.84 ft) in height. The most powerful wave reached up to 5 metres (16.4 ft), Reuters reports citing the news agency Ria.
30 Jul 2025, 12:03 PM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: Impact of the tsunami could last for hours
The impact of the tsunami could last for hours such as in Adak, a community of about 70 people in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands or perhaps more than a day, said Dave Snider, tsunami warning coordinator with the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska.
30 Jul 2025, 12:02 PM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE: East Russia reels from after math of 8.8 magnitude quake
Authorities in the Kamchatka region of Russia’s Far East called the earthquake the biggest to hit the area since 1952.
In a statement, the regional geophysical authority said “a strong aftershock process” was being developed. “Without doubt, this is an outstanding event,” the statement said.
30 Jul 2025, 12:01 PM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE: Impact of Earthquake and Tsunami waves to Pacific nations
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii
Hawaii has been hit by initial tsunami waves, with officials warning of surges up to 10 feet above normal levels. Sirens have sounded across the islands as authorities urge residents to stay off the coast.
Russia declares emergency
In Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, waves hit soon after the quake, damaging buildings including a collapsed kindergarten. The Severo-Kurilsk district declared a state of emergency as videos showed powerful water currents sweeping through streets.
Japan braces for more waves
Tsunami waves up to 60 cm are hitting Japan’s eastern coast from Hokkaido to Honshu, including areas near Tokyo. Over 1.9 million people across 21 prefectures are under evacuation advisories.
Other Pacific nations on alert
Countries including the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, and Panama have issued tsunami alerts, with authorities closely monitoring sea level changes.
30 Jul 2025, 11:59 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: Inundation begins in Hawaii
The parking lot for Coconut Island, a low-lying coastal park popular with locals, was being slowly inundated, webcam footage taken from Hilo on Hawaii Island and broadcast by CBS shows.
The island has always been susceptible to tsunamis, according to the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo.
30 Jul 2025, 11:58 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: Tsunami waves have begun to hit US shores
Tsunami waves have begun to hit US shores with initial waves reaching Hawaii’s coastlines, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Water levels were recorded above 4 feet in Haleiwa, on the north shore of Hawaii’s Oahu island, according to the data.
We will likely see water levels rise and fall as more waves approach.
30 Jul 2025, 11:47 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: Tsunami waves rose five feet above the expected tides
According to New York Times report, Tsunami waves started hitting a sensor in the Midway Islands about two and a half hours ago, and some rose five feet above the expected tides. The waves, while smaller now, are still being detected there, according to real-time NOAA data.
30 Jul 2025, 11:45 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: How Big were the waves that hit Hawaii?
The Haleiwa gauge in Hawaii recorded a tsunami amplitude of 4 ft relative to normal sea level – PTWC.
30 Jul 2025, 11:42 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: FIRST VISUALS OF WAVES HITTING HAWAII
Tsunami waves are now impacting the state of Hawaii. Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said.
FIRST VISUALS OF WAVES HITTING HAWAII
30 Jul 2025, 11:36 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: California’s Monterey County urges people living on boats in Moss Landing to evacuate
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation warning for those on vessels in Moss Landing, with tsunami waves expected by 12:15 a.m. PT. Authorities advised people to find alternative lodging as strong currents could threaten boats and coastal structures. The U.S. Coast Guard also warned of potential harbour damage, though widespread flooding isn’t expected.
Tsunami waves flood an area after a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, in Severo-Kurilsk, Sakhalin Region, Russia, July 30, 2025, in this still image taken from video.
30 Jul 2025, 11:33 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: TSUNAMI HITS HAWAII
Data from a water gauge at Nawiliwili, Hawaii, on the cost of Kauai, began to show the arrival of a tsunami at about 7:24 p.m. local time with the water level diverging from the predicted tide.
The first wave detected at the Nawiliwili gauge rose about a foot above the predicted tide.
Data from another water gauge on Moku O Loe, a tiny island off Oahu, north of Honolulu, began to show the arrival of a tsunami at 7:42 p.m. with the water level starting to rise above the predicted tide.
Vacationers stand on balconies at the ‘Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel’ looking towards Waikiki Beach after authorities warned of the possibility of tsunami waves, following an earthquake which earlier struck off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, in Honolulu, Hawaii,
30 Jul 2025, 11:31 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE: California’s coast is under heightened tsunami risk
A section of Northern California’s coast faces elevated tsunami risk due to an underwater valley that funnels wave energy, the NWS warned.
The seafloor’s shape amplifies incoming waves, potentially pushing them up to 5 feet high from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon border.
The area, including Crescent City—hit hard by a 1964 tsunami—is under a tsunami warning, while the rest of the West Coast remains on advisory. Residents have been urged to stay away from the shoreline.
30 Jul 2025, 11:29 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: X shares video of Tsunami waves on the horizon of Hawaii
Parts of Hawaii’s coastline have begun to see the sea level recede as tsunami waves approach its islands, according to live webcams.
Multiple webcams from the islands of Kauai and Oahu, home to the capital city of Honolulu, show the water levels dropping significantly in the last hour.
A tsunami typically causes the ocean water to recede unusually far from shorelines before main waves arrive.
This image courtesy of the US Geological Survey (USGS) shows the epicenter of an 8.7 earthquake that hit off of Russia’s far east on July 30, 2025. One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East early July 29, 2025, causing tsunamis of up to four metres (12 feet) across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan. The magnitude 8.8 quake struck at 8:24 am (2304 GMT Tuesday) off Petropavlovsk on Russia’s remote Kamchatka peninsula and was one of the 10 biggest recorded, according to the USGS.
30 Jul 2025, 11:18 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: Washington, Hawaii Among US States Bracing For Tsunami Impact
Tsunami waves have reached Alaska’s western Aleutians, with Kodiak bracing for impact around 12:20 am ET and southeast Alaska between 12:45 and 1:55 am ET. Hawaii expects waves by 1:15 am, prompting sirens and shelter openings. Officials warn of “significant damage” and urge caution. Washington and Oregon are also on alert, with waves expected between 2:35 and 2:55 am ET.
30 Jul 2025, 11:16 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: Helicopters over coastal Los Angeles blare sirens and warnings about tsunami advisory
Law enforcement helicopters have been deployed along coastal areas of Los Angeles, warning boaters and people along the beach via loudspeaker that a tsunami advisory is in effect.
The warning advises people to seek higher ground before 1 a.m. local time
30 Jul 2025, 11:11 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: VIDEO – Webcam footage of Tsunami
Panic gripped Hawaii on Wednesday after an 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia’s Kamchatka triggered Pacific-wide tsunami alerts. Social media lit up with live footage of rising waters, including real-time camera feeds from Maui.
30 Jul 2025, 11:09 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: Webcam live video of Hanalei, Kauai, and Waikiki
30 Jul 2025, 11:04 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: Emergency shelters open in Hawaii after tsunami warning
Emergency shelters have begun opening in Hawaii after residents were urged to evacuate and as the governor warns that tsunami waves “will wrap around the islands.”
Multiple shelters have been identified on the islands of Oahu, Kauai, and Maui and the county Hawaii, according to a list shared by CNN affiliate KGMB/KHNL.
Authorities in Hawaii have urged residents to seek higher ground, stressing that precautionary measures are being taken ahead of approaching tsunami waves.
30 Jul 2025, 10:55 AM IST
Hawaii Tsunami Warning LIVE: Coast Guard orders ships to leave Hawaii ports until tsunami threat passes
The US Coast Guard has told all commercial vessels to leave Hawaii ports and barred any incoming ships from entering them until tsunami advisories have lifted.
“All harbors in Hawaii have been closed to incoming vessel traffic. Vessels transiting within the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands or inbound to ports in Hawaii shall remain offshore until conditions subside,” a statement from the Coast Guard Oceania District said.
30 Jul 2025, 10:45 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: TWIN THREATS in Sanghai
Shanghai is grappling with the twin threats of a tropical cyclone and a tsunami, with more than 280,000 people relocated from the city, and hundreds of flights and ferry services halted on Wednesday.
Landfall of tropical cyclone Co-May in the port city of Zhoushan in Zhejiang province in the early hours of Wednesday was soon followed by warnings of a
tsunami set off by a powerful earthquake off Russia’s far east, raising concerns of larger-than-expected storm surges along the Chinese coast.
While the winds from Co-May were weaker than those generated by typhoons, the Chinese financial hub and other cities in the Yangtze River delta have taken no chances.
30 Jul 2025, 10:44 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Chaos in Hawaii
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said data from Midway Atoll, which is part of the way between Japan and Hawaii, measured tsunami waves from peak to trough of 6 feet (1.8 meters).
He said waves hitting Hawaii could be bigger or smaller and it was too early to tell how large they would be. A tsunami of that size would be akin to a three foot (90 centimeter) wave riding on top of surf, he said.
“This is a longitudinal wave with great force driving through the shoreline and into land,” he said at a news conference.
Green said Black Hawk helicopters have been activated and high-water vehicles were ready to go in case authorities need to rescue people.
“But please do not put yourself in harm’s way,” he said.
Residents and visitors found themselves backed up in traffic as they try to leave the the Ala Way Harbor, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii on July 29, 2025, after an 8.7 earthquake off of Russia’s far east prompted tsunami alerts. A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s far east has prompted tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific including Japan, Hawaii, Russia and Ecuador, and warnings along the California coast, US authorities said late on July 29. The massive temblor triggered warnings of waves up to three metres (10 feet) possibly hitting the coasts of Russia, Hawaii and even Ecuador and Chile along South America’s west coast, according to the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center based in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Eugene Tanner / AFP)
30 Jul 2025, 10:38 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: What is happening in Hawaii?
- Tsunami triggered by 8.8 quake: A massive earthquake off Russia’s east coast has sparked tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Hawaii.
- Flight disruptions begin: Departures to Honolulu are being cancelled, delayed, or diverted, as per data from FlightRadar24.
- Flights turned back: Aircraft from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, and San Diego en route to Hawaii were redirected to their origin airports late Tuesday.
- Airlines respond: Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are holding departures and rerouting in-transit flights as a precaution.
- Passenger advisory issued: Travellers are urged to check flight statuses and adjust plans using the flexible waiver issued by airlines.
- Wave approaches: The first tsunami wave is expected to reach Hawaiian shores within 30 minutes of the alert.
- Governor issues warning: Hawaii Governor Josh Green confirmed a 3-foot wave was recorded at Midway Atoll, northwest of the islands.
- Serious threat acknowledged: Green called the situation “very serious” and urged residents to avoid coastal areas.
- Coastal evacuations underway: Emergency services are moving people away from vulnerable zones as a precautionary measure.
30 Jul 2025, 10:33 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Russia declares emergency on islands hit by tsunami
Authorities in Russia’s far eastern Sakhalin region declared a state of emergency in the northern Kuril Islands, where tsunami waves have damaged buildings and caused flooding, AFP reports.
30 Jul 2025, 10:32 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: When will FIRST Tsunami wave hit Hawaii?
The first tsunami wave is expected to hit Hawaii in about half an hour.
Gov. Josh Green said measurements showed a three-foot wave, above sea level, when the tsunami passed Midway Atoll, northwest of Hawaii. Green said in a briefing:
This is a very serious event. … Please do not put yourself in harm’s way.
30 Jul 2025, 10:26 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Tsunami warning issued for China amid Typhoon CoMay threat
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources’ Tsunami Warning Centre issued an alert for parts of the country’s eastern coastline, including Shanghai and Zhejiang provinces, forecasting waves between 0.3 to 1 meter (1 to 3 feet).
30 Jul 2025, 10:19 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Tsunami waves hit near Tokyo
Over 1.9 million people across 21 Japanese prefectures, including Hokkaido, Kanagawa, and Wakayama, have been urged to evacuate as tsunami waves reach the coast, inching closer to the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. Though waves remain between 30–50 cm—well below the forecasted 3 metres—sirens blared in Hokkaido, and people sought shelter on rooftops.
Transport has been disrupted: Sendai Airport closed its runway, and ferry services from Hokkaido, Aomori, and Tokyo Bay are suspended. TEPCO confirmed no abnormalities at the Fukushima nuclear plant, and all personnel have been safely evacuated.
30 Jul 2025, 10:18 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: How long does it take for tsunamis to arrive?
It depends on how far the epicenter of the earthquake is from a coastal area. It could take just minutes for waves to hit land next to the site of a major quake. It could take hours for tsunamis to cross the Pacific Ocean.
The speed of tsunami waves also depends on ocean depth. They travel faster over deep water and slow down in shallow water.
30 Jul 2025, 10:17 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: What to do in case you get a Tsunami Alert?
Authorities urge people to move to higher ground when they have indications a tsunami will arrive. Some communities have buildings designated on higher ground as meetup points during tsunami warnings, such as a school, while others might simply urge residents to retreat up a hillside.
30 Jul 2025, 10:16 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: What is a tsunami?
Tsunamis are waves triggered by earthquakes, underwater volcanic eruptions and submarine landslides. After an underwater earthquake, the seafloor rises and drops, which lifts water up and down. The energy from this pushes sea water that transfers to waves.
Many people think of tsunamis as one wave. But they are typically multiple waves that rush ashore like a fast-rising tide.
30 Jul 2025, 10:11 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Gridlock in Hawaii as locals flee to higher ground amid Tsunami fears – VIDEO
On Oahu Island, residents rushed to reach higher ground, causing widespread traffic gridlock.
In response, the US military opened Kolekole Pass, from Lualualei Naval Road to Lyman Road, for civilian use. The route is now serving as an emergency evacuation path.
30 Jul 2025, 10:00 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Tsunami waves sweep town on Russia’s east coast
Rapid waves struck Severo-Kurilsk in Russia’s Far East on Wednesday, sweeping between buildings and moving structures, according to CNN-verified footage. Debris and storage containers were washed away, and drone video showed damage to industrial areas.
Sakhalin Governor Valery Limarenko confirmed the first tsunami wave had hit, with residents staying on higher ground. TASS reported three waves hit the area, the last being the strongest, tearing vessels from moorings.
Around 300 people were evacuated, though no injuries were reported. In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the quake caused building damage, swaying cars, power cuts, and phone outages.
A powerful wave washes past a building located near the shore, after a powerful earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Severo-Kurilsk, Sakhalin Region, Russia July 30, 2025 in this screen grab obtained from social media video Social media/via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. NEWS USE ONLY Reuters was able to confirm the location by buildings, water body and terrain which match with satellite images. Reuters was able to confirm the date by the corroborating local reports and official statements
30 Jul 2025, 09:56 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Flights suspended as tsunami warning triggers evacuations across Hawaii
Commercial flights at Hilo International Airport have been suspended to support emergency evacuations from nearby areas, including Keaukaha, as Hawaii braces for a tsunami, according to the Hawaii Department of Transportation.
The first wave is expected to arrive at 7:17 p.m. local time, according to emergency officials.
In Kauai, authorities are asking the public to avoid traveling into Hanalei to keep roads clear for those evacuating.
30 Jul 2025, 09:55 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Tsunami warning now in effect for part of the Northern California coast
The National Tsunami Warning Center has upgraded a tsunami advisory to a tsunami warning for the Northern California coast from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon/California border, including Crescent City.
Waves of 2 to 5 feet are possible in the warning area, with the first waves expected to arrive around 11:50 p.m. PT Tuesday.
The rest of the California coast remains under a tsunami advisory with lower wave heights expected, generally under 1 foot, but strong currents and dangerous coastal conditions are still likely.
30 Jul 2025, 09:55 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Ecuador evacuates parts of Galápagos Islands, Peru issues tsunami warning
The scale of the tsunami’s impacts keeps growing as countries on all side of the Pacific Ocean are taking precautionary measures.
Peru issued a tsunami warning on Tuesday, according to the navy, saying officials will keep the situation “under constant surveillance”. And Ecuador ordered preventive evacuations of beaches, docks and low-lying areas in the Galápagos Islands off its coast late Tuesday, AFP reports.
Mexico has also mobilised authorities at “all levels of government” to keep people away from Pacific beaches.
30 Jul 2025, 09:38 AM IST
Tsunami Forecast LIVE Updates: China on alert as Tsunami expected to hit East coast
China’s tsunami warning centre said waves between 30 cm and 1 metre may hit parts of the eastern coast following the magnitude 8.8 quake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
“Based on the latest warning and analysis results, the Tsunami Advisory Center of the Ministry of National Resources has determined that the earthquake has triggered a tsunami, which is expected to cause damage to certain coastal areas of China,” the advisory centre said.
30 Jul 2025, 09:36 AM IST
Tsunami Forecast LIVE Updates: Tsunami warning issued for California coast near border with Oregon
A tsunami warning has been issued for part of the California coastline. The warning stretches from Cape Mendocino up to the state’s border with Oregon.
30 Jul 2025, 09:34 AM IST
Tsunami Forecast LIVE Updates: US weather officials warns, Tsunamis are not just one wave
The National Weather Service’s Bay Area branch issued a sharp warning against complacency surrounding a tsunami, warning against people trying to take photos of the event. The agency wrote on X:
Friends please be aware, a Tsunami is a series of wave(s) carrying a large extra mass of water to our coast.
This will NOT be a single wave.
Do NOT try to go to the coast to take photos.
You’re not just putting yourself at risk, you will also be putting rescue teams at risk.
30 Jul 2025, 09:30 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Tsunami waves flood Russian port town of Severo-Kurilsk
Tsunami waves have inundated parts of Severo-Kurilsk, a Russian port town of about 2,000 residents, with videos on social media showing water surging inland.
30 Jul 2025, 09:29 AM IST
Tsunami Forecast LIVE Updates: Guests at Disney resort on Oahu told to move to higher floors
A Disney resort on Hawaii’s Oahu Island warned guests to move out of the hotel’s first two floors ahead of possible destructive tsunami waves, CNN reported.
“Guests who are in floors 1 – 2 should move to floor 3 and above,” a tsunami warning post on the mobile app for Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa.
More floors may also be evacuated “as we get additional information,” the post said.
30 Jul 2025, 09:25 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: 50 cm waves Hit Japan’s Ishinomaki Port
A 50 cm tsunami was recorded at Ishinomaki port, the highest so far, as 16 other Pacific coast sites in Japan reported waves up to 40 cm while the tsunami moved southward.
30 Jul 2025, 09:23 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Waves over 3 meters could still hit Ecuador, Russia, US Tsunami Warning Centers say
Waves of more than 3 meters (about 10 feet) above normal levels are possible along coastal areas of Ecuador and Russia, the US Tsunami Warning Centers said.
Surges higher than normal are also possible along other coastal areas of South America, the Pacific islands and Asia, it said.
Waves between 1 and 3 meters (3-9 feet) are possible along some coasts of Chile, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, Guam, Hawaii, Japan and other islands and island groups in the Pacific, the US Tsunami Warning Centers said.
Elsewhere, waves of up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) may occur in Australia, Colombia, Mexico, New Zealand, Tonga, and Taiwan.
Waves less than 0.3 meters (barely a foot) above the tide were possible on the coasts of Brunei, China, North Korea, Malaysia, South Korea and Vietnam.
The center described these potential wave conditions as “hazardous.”
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Waves of more than 3 meters (about 10 feet) above normal levels are possible along coastal areas of Ecuador and Russia, the US Tsunami Warning Centers said.
30 Jul 2025, 09:17 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Tsunami will WRAP Hawaii, Governor warns
With less than two hours until the tsunami is expected to reach across Hawaii’s islands, Gov. Josh Green, in a news conference, urged residents to evacuate coastal zones “right away.”
“You need to expect that there will be flooding on the islands and it will be imminent after the wave hits.”
Hawaii is currently under a tsunami warning, with waves expected to hit at approximately 7:10 p.m. local time.
“It will not hit one beach, it will wrap around the islands,” Green said, adding, “If we’re calm, we’re going to be fine.”
Emergency Operation Centers across the state are prepared to operate continuously, Green said. “Everyone is prepared, everyone is ready for what’s to come.”
30 Jul 2025, 09:08 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Japanese nuclear power plants stop work
Japanese nuclear power plants along the Pacific coasts have suspended their work schedule in response to the tsunami alert, but so far no abnormalities have been reported.
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, which operates the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, said about 4,000 workers are taking shelter at higher grounds on the plant complex while monitoring remotely to ensure plant safety.
Its release of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea is also temporarily suspended as a cautionary step.
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30 Jul 2025, 09:08 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: New Zealand warns of ‘strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges’ along its coastlines
New Zealand authorities issued warnings of “strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges” along coastlines throughout the country.
The alert by the government emergency management agency said people should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas, and away from harbors, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
30 Jul 2025, 09:07 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Phone. Internet connections restored in Russia
Internet and phone connections have been restored in Kamchatka following the massive earthquake, according to the Russian news agency Tass.
30 Jul 2025, 09:07 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: Russia’s Kamchatka sees strongest quake in over a decade
The earthquake at 8:25 a.m. Japan time had a preliminary magnitude of 8.0, Japan and U.S. seismologists said. The U.S. Geological Survey later updated its measurement to 8.8 magnitude.
It appears to be the strongest anywhere in the world since the March 2011 quake off northeast Japan that was 9.0 magnitude and caused a massive tsunami that set off meltdowns at a nuclear power plant.
Only a few stronger earthquakes have ever been measured around the world.
30 Jul 2025, 09:06 AM IST
Tsunami Warning LIVE Updates: 900,000 people under evacuation advisories in Japan
Japan’s Fire an Disaster Management Agency said so far no injuries or damage have been reported.
The agency, in response to the tsunami alert, issued an evacuation advisory to more than 900,000 residents in 133 municipalities along Japan’s Pacific coast, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. The number of people who actually took shelter was not available.
A tsunami of 50 centimeters (1.6 feet) was detected at the Ishinomaki, the highest detected so far in the aftermath of Wednesday’s earthquake, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
