30.07.2025 14:43
The first waves reached Hawaii, USA, which issued a tsunami warning following the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia. While evacuations continue in the declared emergency area, the waves are reaching heights of 1 to 3 meters.
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred in the early morning hours off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia. The earthquake caused great panic not only in Russia but throughout the entire Pacific Basin. Following the severe tremor, a tsunami alert was activated for countries in the Pacific region.
TSUNAMI PANIC IN THE PACIFIC BASIN
Emergency evacuations were initiated along the coastlines, especially in Hawaii, Japan, the west coast of the United States, and the South Pacific islands. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) issued a tsunami warning for Hawaii immediately after announcing the earthquake's magnitude of 8.8.
"EVACUATE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY"
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the United States also requested the immediate evacuation of coastal areas in Hawaii following the earthquake in the Pacific Ocean. A message regarding the evacuation call was shared on the social media platform X. The message urged citizens in the coastal areas of Hawaii to "take action immediately," stating that evacuation routes were typically marked with wave symbols and arrows pointing to higher ground. The message called on citizens in coastal areas to "Evacuate the area immediately."
EVACUATION TRAFFIC IN HAWAII
As sirens sounded across the state, a massive evacuation began in many islands, especially Maui. Local authorities urged citizens to move to higher ground.
VEHICLES UNABLE TO MOVE DUE TO CONGESTION
Following maps titled 'Evacuate Immediately if You Are in the Red Zone,' residents and tourists flooded the roads in Hawaii. Footage shared on social media showed heavy traffic around Honolulu and its surroundings. The shared images revealed that vehicles were stuck in the same spot for hours due to traffic.
THE FIRST TSUNAMI WAVES REACHED THE COAST
The information that the tsunami formed in the ocean was advancing towards the United States caused panic in the country. Evacuation alarms rang for local residents and tourists, especially in the state of Hawaii. As a terrifying evacuation traffic began in the state, it was observed that tsunami waves had reached the area. The tsunami waves entering the American continent caused activity along the Hawaiian coastline. Waves reaching heights of 1 to 3 meters hit the shore in some areas.