**Tsunami Alerts Lifted After Strong Earthquake Hits Russia’s Far East**
Major Pacific regions evacuated as an 8.8 magnitude earthquake rattles the area, causing initial tsunami fears but no significant damage reported.
In a dramatic turn of events, tsunami alerts following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula have been lifted across the Pacific. The quake struck at 11:25 local time on Wednesday, prompting evacuations for over two million people in Russia, Japan, and Hawaii. Despite the earthquake's intensity, reports indicate minimal damage and injuries, with Hawaii's waves measuring just 1.2m and 1.7m in specific areas. Hawaii’s governor reassured residents that major tsunami threats had subsided as warnings were downgraded to advisory status. Meanwhile, the quake also triggered minor tsunami activity along California's coast and advisories in Canada. The Russian Emergencies Ministry reported some damage but no serious injuries in affected areas. The quake's aftermath included various locations, such as Japan and French Polynesia, raising initial alarms that were later rescinded. The seismic event highlighted the ongoing geological volatility in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
Major Pacific regions evacuated as an 8.8 magnitude earthquake rattles the area, causing initial tsunami fears but no significant damage reported.
In a dramatic turn of events, tsunami alerts following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula have been lifted across the Pacific. The quake struck at 11:25 local time on Wednesday, prompting evacuations for over two million people in Russia, Japan, and Hawaii. Despite the earthquake's intensity, reports indicate minimal damage and injuries, with Hawaii's waves measuring just 1.2m and 1.7m in specific areas. Hawaii’s governor reassured residents that major tsunami threats had subsided as warnings were downgraded to advisory status. Meanwhile, the quake also triggered minor tsunami activity along California's coast and advisories in Canada. The Russian Emergencies Ministry reported some damage but no serious injuries in affected areas. The quake's aftermath included various locations, such as Japan and French Polynesia, raising initial alarms that were later rescinded. The seismic event highlighted the ongoing geological volatility in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
