Tsunami Waves Over 3 Meters Strike Russian Pacific Town of Severo-Kurilsk
Severo-Kurilsk, Russia – Tsunami waves exceeding three meters (9.8 feet) in height struck the Russian Pacific town of Severo-Kurilsk, with the most powerful wave reaching up to five meters (16.4 feet), according to Russia’s Ria Novosti news agency, citing emergency services. The waves followed a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that hit off Russia’s Far East coast earlier today, July 30, 2025.
The news agency reported that four tsunami waves inundated the town’s port area and a local fish factory, causing significant flooding. A state of emergency has been declared in the affected region to address the crisis and coordinate response efforts.
Widespread Tsunami Warnings Across the Pacific
The earthquake, centered off Russia’s eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean, prompting evacuations in multiple countries. Coastal areas in Russia’s Far East were heavily impacted, while Japan, Hawaii, the Philippines, Indonesia, and even Ecuador have issued warnings and initiated precautionary measures.
Authorities are urging residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and follow evacuation protocols as the situation develops.
For more details, including video footage of the evacuations, visit: Where was the earthquake off Russia’s coast?
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