A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami alerts across multiple countries and territories bordering the Pacific Ocean. The quake, one of the strongest in recent years, has already led to tsunami waves reaching Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System has released a comprehensive advisory, listing several nations and islands at risk of being impacted by tsunami waves of varying heights. Authorities across the Pacific Rim are closely monitoring the situation.
Tsunami waves over 3 meters possible:
Ecuador
Russia
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Waves between 1 to 3 meters possible in:
Chile
Costa Rica
French Polynesia
Guam
Hawaii
Japan
Jarvis Island
Johnston Atoll
Kiribati
Midway Island
Palmyra Island
Peru
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Waves between 0.3 to 1 meter may impact:
Antarctica
Australia
Chuuk
Colombia
Cook Islands
El Salvador
Fiji
Guatemala
Howland and Baker Islands
Indonesia
Kermadec Islands
Kosrae
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Nauru
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Northern Mariana Islands
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Pohnpei
Taiwan
Tokelau
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Wake Island
Wallis and Futuna
American Samoa
Yap
Waves less than 0.3 meters possible in:
Brunei
China
North Korea
Malaysia
South Korea
Vietnam
New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued an urgent coastal advisory, warning residents of strong and unpredictable sea currents along the nation’s shores.
“Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, fishers, and anyone in or near the water close to shore,” NEMA stated. Residents are advised to stay away from beaches, harbors, estuaries, and marinas until further notice.
Authorities worldwide are urging vigilance, particularly in coastal communities, as more data is gathered on potential tsunami impacts in the coming hours.
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