30 Jul 2025, 11:41
Tsunami warns about evacuation in the Pacific Ocean
- Evacuation of the population is taking place in Guam, Japan, and Hawaii.
- An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 occurred in Kamchatka, Russia.
- Warnings about the tsunami affected several countries in the Pacific region.
On July 30, 2025, a warning about a tsunami was issued in the Pacific Ocean following a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 that struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. This led to mass evacuations in several regions, including Guam, Japan, and Hawaii.
The earthquake occurred at 11:25 local time, triggering tsunami waves in many countries of the Pacific region. In Guam, local residents began evacuating to higher ground, such as former Senator Sam Mabini, who moved with his family to the lower regions of Tamiyunga.
In Japan, where the tsunami warning was activated for around 1.9 million people in 21 prefectures, waves were recorded to a height of 0.5 meters. The authorities urged residents to evacuate to safe zones, including to buildings that had been used during previous emergency situations.
In Hawaii, where the warning was raised to the highest level, the authorities advised residents to remain in safe areas. Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency and activated centers for emergency situations, urging the population to seriously consider evacuating due to the threat.
In Russia, particularly in the Severo-Kurilsk region, an emergency situation was declared after waves reached a height of three meters. The authorities reported several injuries and damages, including in a children's playground.
In Chile, Ecuador, and other countries of South America, warnings about possible tsunamis were also issued, with recommendations to evacuate coastal areas.
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