US EditionTsunami waves reach California and Hawaii after massive earthquake in Russia
- On July 30, 2025, a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings throughout the Pacific region.
- The earthquake originated within the subduction area under the Kamchatka Peninsula and was preceded by a magnitude 7.4 foreshock on July 20, which increased the stress in the region.
- Tsunami alerts extended across Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and several Pacific islands following the earthquake, although there were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties.
- The USGS reported the quake struck at 74 km depth, 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, involving over 10 meters of slip on a large fault area.
- This earthquake is the most powerful to occur worldwide in over a decade, surpassing any seismic events since the 2011 Tohoku incident, and may lead to enduring psychosocial challenges for nearby communities.
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