Tsunami warning sparks evacuations in Japan and US after powerful Russia earthquake
Summary
A strong earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula set off tsunami warnings in the Pacific region, prompting evacuations in areas like Japan, Hawaii, and the US West Coast. The earthquake had a magnitude of 8.8, causing waves but no major damage or injuries reported in most areas. Warnings have been mostly downgraded, and people are returning to their homes with caution.Key Facts
- An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
- Tsunami warnings were issued for parts of Russia, Japan, Hawaii, and the US West Coast.
- In northern California, recorded waves reached 1.09 meters (3.6 feet).
- Hawaii faced waves up to 1.7 meters (about 5.6 feet) on some islands.
- Russian Kamchatka saw tsunami waves up to 5 meters (16 feet), with no major injuries reported.
- The tsunami warning in Hawaii was reduced to an advisory, indicating smaller waves and currents.
- Japan saw waves over 1 meter, leading to evacuations for nearly two million people.
- In Canada, British Columbia issued a tsunami advisory, warning residents to stay away from the ocean.
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