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Kamchatka earthquake response shows tsunami warnings are improving
After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula, early tsunami warning systems kicked in and ...
No tsunami threat to Hawaii from 7-magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kuril Islands, officials say
Hawaii officials have confirmed there is no tsunami threat to the state after a powerful magnitude-7 earthquake struck Russia ...
Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake
Authorities warned the risk from the 8.8 magnitude quake could last for hours, and millions of people potentially in the path ...
Powerful Earthquake Off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Triggers Tsunami Across The Pacific
At 11:24 am local time on July 30, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck offshore of the Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a ...
Tsunami Watch: What is it and why is Hawaii on watch after magnitude 8 earthquake hits Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula
A powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Japan ...
Tsunami threat lifted in Russia's Kamchatka after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake
After powerful earth tremors in the Pacific Ocean, residents of several settlements in Kamchatka had been advised to climb to elevations 30-40 metres high or move at least 2-3 kilometres away from the ...
The Soviet Union’s secret tsunami
One of the largest earthquakes on record struck far eastern Russia this week. The last time the region was hit by a such a ...
Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific
Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.