🚨 Alert: M8.8 Earthquake in Kamchatka, Russia – Tsunami Risk 🌊

Today, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 shook the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, with a shallow depth of ~19 km, the strongest recorded in the region since 1952.

Tsunami alerts have been activated in vast areas of the Pacific: Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. West Coast, Canada, Ecuador, Chile, Guam, and Micronesia.

The first waves have been reported in Hokkaido and Severo-Kurilsk, with minor flooding and evacuations underway.

Authorities are urging coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground or build safe structures immediately. This event could generate waves between 1 and 4 meters in vulnerable areas.

Stay alert for official notices and avoid approaching beaches, ports, or riverbanks until it is confirmed that the danger has passed.