Tsunami Chaos: 8.8 Quake Shakes Pacific Coasts
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered significant tsunami waves, leading to evacuations across the Pacific, including Hawaii and Japan. Buildings were damaged, and several injuries were reported. The quake was the region's strongest since 1952, causing anxiety and disruption across multiple nations.
A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, causing tsunami warnings and evacuations across the Pacific, including Hawaii and Japan. The quake, which occurred early Wednesday, led to damages and injuries in the remote Russian region. Local residents said it was the strongest tremor in decades.
The earthquake triggered tsunami waves reaching up to 5 meters, affecting Kamchatka and towns across the Pacific. Thousands were evacuated in Japan, with officials on high alert due to the memory of the 2011 disaster. In Hawaii, residents were instructed to seek higher ground as precautionary measures were enacted.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported ongoing aftershocks, creating further tension. Despite fears, initial waves caused minimal damage in Hawaii, though the situation remained extremely fluid. Coastguard officials across affected nations remained on standby as authorities urged caution in coastal areas.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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