8.8 M Earthquake Near Kamchatka Causes Tsunami Warning for Hokkaido & Pacific | #BreakingNews

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An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia, North America, and the Pacific
Business Today

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned of tsunami waves up to 3 meters along Japan’s Pacific coast, especially impacting Hokkaido and eastern Honshu
Al Jazeera

In Hokkaido, evacuation orders affected millions, with observed waves ranging from 30 cm to 1.3 m in multiple locations including Nemuro, Ishinomaki, and Kuji
Asia News Network

The quake also impacted Russia’s Kuril Islands, flooding coastal areas like Severo‑Kurilsk with waves exceeding 5 m in places, prompting full-scale evacuations and emergency declarations
CNA

Tsunami advisories and watches extended across Hawaii, California, Alaska, New Zealand, and other Pacific islands, though actual wave impact remained below forecast in most locations
Asia News Network

⚠️ Authorities emphasize that aftershocks and successive tsunami waves may still hit—remain vigilant and follow evacuation guidance until alerts are lifted.

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