A powerful earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering widespread tsunami alerts across various parts of the world. The massive undersea quake has already generated tsunami waves that struck parts of Russia’s Kuril Islands and northern Hokkaido in Japan.
Heightened Risk of Rising Waves
According to experts, the intensity of the tsunami may increase with time, with waves ranging between one to three meters in height predicted in several coastal areas. Meteorological agencies across multiple countries have issued alerts, with some regions marked under moderate to high risk of tidal surges.
List of Countries and Regions at Risk
The United States has released a detailed list of areas where tsunami waves are expected to hit. The regions under warning or surveillance include:
Russia Japan China North Korea South Korea Taiwan Philippines Indonesia Australia New Zealand Fiji Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Tonga Tokelau Samoa French Polynesia Pitcairn Islands Guam Johnston Atoll Midway Islands Wake Island Jarvis Island Palau Panama Colombia Costa Rica Ecuador Peru Chile Mexico Brunei Malaysia Vietnam Antarctica
Evacuations and Precautions
In Japan, the government has already evacuated around 900,000 people from vulnerable coastal zones. Meanwhile, residents in Kamchatka have been moved to safer areas due to structural damage caused by the earthquake.
Authorities in countries like China, Ecuador, and Peru have also issued public tsunami warnings, urging citizens to stay away from coastlines and prepare for potential emergency measures.
Meteorologists and seismologists continue to monitor the situation closely as the risk of further tremors and aftershocks remains high.
This is a developing story. More updates will follow as information becomes available from global monitoring centers and emergency response agencies.
