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In photos: Evacuations ordered in Japan, Hawaii and Russia after powerful quake triggers tsunami warning
Evacuations were ordered across the Pacific Ocean after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
Powerful Earthquake Prompts Evacuations in Hawaii and Japan
A significant earthquake struck early Wednesday, prompting officials in both Hawaii and Japan to issue evacuation orders as a precautionary measure. The seismic event, which occurred in the Pacific region,
Massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake prompts evacuations and tsunami warnings across Hawaii, California and Japan
The sixth most powerful earthquake on record triggered widespread evacuation orders across multiple countries including the US and Japan
Russia Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning; Evacuations Ordered in Japan, US, and Beyond
A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Russia's Far East, triggering widespread tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Evacuations have been ordered in Japan, Hawaii, and parts of the US West Coast. ,
Mass evacuations in Japan, Hawaii and Russia after massive earthquake triggers Tsunami alert
A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east has prompted tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific including Japan, Hawaii, Russia and Ecuador, and warnings along the California coast,
Powerful Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warnings in California and Hawaii
A powerful earthquake off Russia’s east coast triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific, prompting alerts in Hawaii and California.
No tsunami threat to Hawaii from magnitude 6.8 quake off Russia
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a large 6.8 magnitude earthquake tonight off Russia in the same area of Tuesday’s 8.8 magnitude quake that generated a Pacific-wide tsunami, officials said.
No tsunami threat to Hawaii from 7-magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kuril Islands, officials say
Hawaii officials have confirmed there is no tsunami threat to the state after a powerful magnitude-7 earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands on Sunday. Oahu Emergency Management confirmed the quake posed no danger to Hawaii.
No tsunami threat to Hawaii after 7.0M earthquake in Kuril Islands
There is no tsunami threat for Hawaii after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in the Kuril Islands. The earthquake hit Russia's Kuril Islands at 7:37 p.m. HST on Aug. 2, 2025. The depth was recorded to be 25 miles,

Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific

Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.

Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake

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Japan lifts tsunami warnings as some Pacific islands begin evacuations after massive earthquake

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Earthquake swarms are fueling fear of the ‘big one’ in Japan

In Japan, swarms of earthquakes are fueling a dip in tourism and a viral panic over predictions of the next 'big one' ...
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US military bases brace for potential tsunamis in wake of powerful earthquake

U.S. military bases across the Pacific went on alert and braced for potential tsunamis after a powerful earthquake struck ...
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Tsunami evacuations ordered in S. America; worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake

An earthquake off Russia's sparsely populated Far East sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Several ...