But local officials have not yet reported any serious injuries. Oleg Melnikov<\/strong>, a regional health minister in Russia<\/a>, said some people were hurt running outside and in other minor incidents, Reuters<\/strong> reports. But he said all patients \u201care currently in satisfactory condition, and no serious injuries have been reported so far\u201d.<\/p>\n Many along the Japanese coastline were waiting for waves to hit in the coming hour, and tsunami warnings remain in place for parts of Alaska and Hawaii.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Key events<\/p>\n Show key events only<\/p>\n Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature<\/p>\n More now from Russia<\/strong>, where the mayor of the country\u2019s northern Kuril islands district said on Wednesday that \u201ceveryone\u201d there had evacuated to safety following a tsunami that caused flooding and swept away buildings.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cEveryone was evacuated. There was enough time, a whole hour. So everyone was evacuated, all the people are in the tsunami safety zone,\u201d Mayor Alexander Ovsyannikov said at a crisis meeting with officials.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>When will the tsunami hit Hawaii<\/p>\n The initial effects of tsunami waves are expected to occur soon on Hawaii\u2019s Kauai coast<\/strong>, with effects to Hawaii island about 20-30 minutes later.<\/p>\n Hawaii governor Josh Green said data from Midway Atoll, which is part of the way between Japan<\/a> and Hawaii, measured tsunami waves from peak to trough of 6 feet (1.8 meters).<\/p>\n He said waves hitting Hawaii could be bigger or smaller and it was too early to tell how large they would be. A tsunami of that size would be akin to a three foot (90 centimeter) wave riding on top of surf, he said.<\/p>\n He told a new conference that a wave that size could move cars and throw fences around.<\/p>\n It can dislodge trees, that\u2019s why you can\u2019t just be out there. The impact is at great speed,\u201d Green said. \u201cAny any structure that gets loose and strikes the individual could take them out. And people can drown quite easily with the force of that kind of wave.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a001.46 EDT<\/p>\n Meanwhile Shanghai is grappling with the twin threats of a tropical cyclone and a tsunami, with more than 280,000 people relocated from the city, and hundreds of flights and ferry services halted on Wednesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n Landfall of tropical cyclone Co-May<\/strong> in the port city of Zhoushan in Zhejiang province in the early hours of Wednesday was soon followed by warnings of a While the winds from Co-May were weaker than those generated by typhoons, the Chinese financial hub and other cities in the Yangtze River delta have taken no chances.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Russia declares emergency on islands hit by tsunami<\/strong><\/p>\n Authorities in Russia\u2019s far eastern Sakhalin region declared a state of emergency in the northern Kuril Islands, where tsunami waves have damaged buildings and caused flooding, AFP<\/strong> reports.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n First tsunami wave expected to hit Hawaii at 7.17pm local time<\/strong><\/p>\n The first tsunami wave is expected to hit Hawaii in about half an hour.<\/p>\n Gov. Josh Green<\/strong> said measurements showed a three-foot wave, above sea level, when the tsunami passed Midway Atoll, northwest of Hawaii. Green said in a briefing:<\/p>\n This is a very serious event. \u2026 Please do not put yourself in harm\u2019s way.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n A quick primer on tsunamis from the AP<\/strong>:<\/p>\n What is a tsunami?<\/strong><\/p>\n Tsunamis are waves triggered by earthquakes, underwater volcanic eruptions and submarine landslides. After an underwater earthquake, the seafloor rises and drops, which lifts water up and down. The energy from this pushes sea water that transfers to waves.<\/p>\n Many people think of tsunamis as one wave. But they are typically multiple waves that rush ashore like a fast-rising tide.<\/p>\n What should I do if I get a tsunami alert?<\/strong><\/p>\n Authorities urge people to move to higher ground when they have indications a tsunami will arrive. Some communities have buildings designated on higher ground as meetup points during tsunami warnings, such as a school, while others might simply urge residents to retreat up a hillside.<\/p>\n How long does it take for tsunamis to arrive?<\/strong><\/p>\n It depends on how far the epicenter of the earthquake is from a coastal area. It could take just minutes for waves to hit land next to the site of a major quake. It could take hours for tsunamis to cross the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n The speed of tsunami waves also depends on ocean depth. They travel faster over deep water and slow down in shallow water.<\/p>\n A pair of kite surfers at Ocean Beach in San Francisco on Tuesday. Photograph: Scott Strazzante\/APShare<\/a> How officials are responding across California tonight<\/strong><\/p>\n Officials across California warned residents on Tuesday evening to stay away from the coast, as the US west coast braced for waves caused by the earthquake in Russia<\/a>.<\/p>\n A tsunami warning, which warns of dangerous coastal flooding, is in effect for the state\u2019s far northern coast. A tsunami advisory, which warns of strong currents and waves, is in place for the state\u2019s southern coast.<\/p>\n A tsunami warning sign along the Pacific Coast Highway in California Photograph: Mike Blake\/Reuters<\/p>\n Waves are only expected to hit the California coast around midnight, but officials in this state that has seen its share of natural disasters pleaded with residents to take no risks. \u201cPlease stay alert and follow instructions from emergency personnel,\u201d the California governor, Gavin Newsom<\/strong>, wrote.<\/p>\n The LA mayor, Karen Bass<\/strong>, said emergency officials as well as police at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles were ready to respond. \u201cResidents and workers in and around the L.A. Harbor area are urged to stay alert, avoid the waterline, and follow official instructions,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Daniel Lurie<\/strong>, the San Francisco mayor, said the Bay Area should expect strong and dangerous currents that could impact beaches, harbours, docks and piers. \u201cMake sure you and your family are prepared,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Ecuador evacuates parts of Gal\u00e1pagos Islands, Peru issues tsunami warning<\/strong><\/p>\n The scale of the tsunami\u2019s impacts keeps growing as countries on all side of the Pacific Ocean are taking precautionary measures.<\/p>\n Peru<\/strong> issued a tsunami warning on Tuesday, according to the navy, saying officials will keep the situation \u201cunder constant surveillance\u201d. And Ecuador<\/strong> ordered preventive evacuations of beaches, docks and low-lying areas in the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands off its coast late Tuesday, AFP<\/strong> reports.<\/p>\n Mexico<\/strong> has also mobilised authorities at \u201call levels of government\u201d to keep people away from Pacific beaches.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Hawaii governor issues emergency proclamation<\/strong><\/p>\n Hawaii Gov. Josh Green<\/strong> has issued an emergency proclamation<\/a> related to the tsunami and urged residents to heed evacuation warnings and not risk being near the shoreline. He said officials were monitoring the tsunami as it approaches the Midway Islands, which would give them a better sense as to how big waves could be when they reach the state in a few hours. Green said on X:<\/p>\n People need to evacuate, that\u2019s very clear. \u2026 Please take this very seriously.<\/p>\n Do not risk being out at all near the shoreline.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Green added in a news briefing that a tsunami wave was \u201cnot a regular wave\u201d:<\/p>\n It will actually kill you if you get hit by a tsunami, so you have to be out of that area.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Tsunami expected to hit parts of eastern China, could cause damage<\/strong><\/p>\n China\u2019s tsunami warning centre said Wednesday that waves of between 30cm and 1 metre were expected to hit parts of the eastern seaboard, AFP<\/strong> reports. The centre said:<\/p>\n Based on the latest warning and analysis results, the Tsunami Advisory Center of the Ministry of National Resources has determined that the earthquake has triggered a tsunami, which is expected to cause damage to certain coastal areas of China.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n A warning from US weather officials: tsunamis are not just one wave<\/strong><\/p>\n The National Weather Service\u2019s Bay Area<\/strong> branch issued a sharp warning against complacency surrounding a tsunami, warning against people trying to take photos of the event. The agency wrote on X:<\/p>\n Friends please be aware, a Tsunami is a series of wave[s]<\/a> carrying a large extra mass of water to our coast.<\/p>\n This will NOT be a single wave.<\/p>\n Do NOT try to go to the coast to take photos.<\/p>\n You\u2019re not just putting yourself at risk, you will also be putting rescue teams at risk.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Friends please be aware, a Tsunami is a series of wave carrying a large extra mass of water to our coast.<\/p>\n This will NOT be a single wave. You’re not just putting yourself at risk, you will also be putting rescue teams at risk. #CAwx<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/u7kfCl6y05<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VZSIFhbbKd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NWS Bay Area \ud83c\udf09 (@NWSBayArea) July 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a>What we know so far about the warnings stretching from Japan to the US<\/p>\n In case you\u2019re overwhelmed by the sheer scope of updates across the Pacific, here\u2019s a quick primer on what\u2019s been going on today:<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Earthquake off Russia<\/a> sets off tsunami warning sirens in Honolulu \u2013 video<\/strong><\/p>\n A tsunami warning<\/a> has been issued for part of the California coastline. The warning stretches from Cape Mendocino up to the state\u2019s border with Oregon.<\/p>\n A tsunami warning is now in effect along parts of California\u2019s North Coast \u2014 from Cape Mendocino to the Oregon border.@Cal_OES<\/a> is coordinating with local officials. Please stay alert and follow instructions from emergency personnel.<\/p>\n \u2014 Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) July 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a023.53 EDT<\/p>\n More than 900,000 under evacuation advisories in Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n Japan\u2019s Fire and Disaster Management Agency <\/strong>said no injuries or damages have been reported so far, the AP<\/strong> reports.<\/p>\n The agency has issued an evacuation advisory to more than 900,000 people in 133 municipalities along the Japanese coastline, stretching from Hokkaido to Okinawa. It\u2019s unclear how many people actually took shelter.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Jon Letman<\/p>\n More from Jon Letman<\/strong>: Hawaii residents have become particularly sensitive to cell phone warning and civil defence sirens after Hawaii\u2019s Emergency Management Agency issued a false alert warning of an inbound \u201cballistic missile threat\u201d in 2018, causing widespread panic.<\/p>\n All islands have activated their Emergency Operating Centers<\/strong>, shelters are opening, and everyone in coastal areas is being advised to head to higher ground immediately.<\/p>\n Kauai Police<\/a> are asking the public to stay off the road unless absolutely necessary and advising of the closure of the westbound lane on Hanalei Bridge, with the eastbound land open for evacuations.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Reporter Jon Letman <\/strong>is in from Kauai, Hawaii. He said tsunami warning sirens blared for a second time at 4:10 p.m (local time) and could be heard on multiple islands including Oahu and Kauai.<\/p>\n Kyle Kajihiro<\/strong>, assistant professor at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, was on campus when he received a warning alert on his cell phone. Kajihiro said the campus was shutting down and traffic on Honolulu\u2019s highways was noticeably heavy.<\/p>\n On Kauai, shortly after the tsunami warning was issued, staff at the National Tropical Botanical Garden suspended tours on its south shore and moved all visitors and staff out of the inundation zone to higher ground.<\/p>\n Blue skies and breezy conditions prevailed even as many Hawaii residents left work early heading for home or designated safe areas away from the islands\u2019 heavily populated coastline.<\/p>\n Vehicles depart Waikiki beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photograph: Eugene Tanner\/AFP\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a>\n
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