San Francisco [US], July 30 (ANI): The Consulate General of India in San Francisco on Wednesday issued an advisory in response to a potential tsunami threat following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
In a post on X, the Consulate urged Indian nationals residing in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii to remain alert and follow official guidelines during the developing situation.
“The Consulate General of India in San Francisco is monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the recent 8.7 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula,” the post read. Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to carefully monitor alerts from US authorities, including local emergency management agencies and the US Tsunami Warning Centers. They should move to higher ground if a tsunami alert is issued, avoid coastal areas, prepare for emergencies, and keep devices charged.
For assistance, Indian nationals can contact the emergency helpline at +1-415-483-6629 or email [email protected].
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Meanwhile, a strong aftershock measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the Kuril Islands at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). “EQ of M: 6.3, On: 30/07/2025 08:00:37 IST, Lat: 50.64 N, Long: 157.49 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Kuril Islands,” the NCS posted on X.
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The Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that Pacific coastal areas in the country could experience tsunami waves less than one meter high. According to Al Jazeera, “The first tsunami waves are expected to arrive between 1:20 PM and 2:40 PM local time on Wednesday (0620 GMT to 0740 GMT Thursday). People are advised to stay away from beaches and not approach the coast in provinces affected by the advisory.”
The earthquake struck off Russia’s far-east coast at 8:25 a.m. local time on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey. Several injuries were reported in Russia’s Far East region, according to the TASS news agency, as cited by Al Jazeera.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency reported tsunami waves as high as 50 cm at Ishinomaki Port, a major port city in Miyagi Prefecture on the east coast. Other initial waves measured between 20 to 40 cm, but authorities warned that subsequent waves could be larger.
Experts noted that tsunami waves, even as small as 50 cm, carry substantial force. Local media emphasized that such waves are far stronger than typical sea waves and can exert up to 200 kg of force.
Tsunami warnings and advisories were also issued for Taiwan, the Philippines, Hawaii, Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, and parts of Indonesia. Much of the US West Coast remains under tsunami advisory, Al Jazeera reported.
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