Tsunami Warning Issued For Alaska After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia | Watch

Last Updated:September 19, 2025, 03:08 IST

Japan’s Meteorological Agency reported “slight sea level changes” across a tsunami forecast zone.

This latest earthquake comes just days after another significant seismic event rocked the same region (USGS)

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia’s Far East on Thursday, prompting immediate tsunami warnings across the North Pacific, including parts of Alaska. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of just 10 kilometers, approximately 128 kilometers east of the regional capital, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake triggered significant concern along coastal areas in both Russia and the United States. In Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, authorities reported tsunami waves reaching 3 to 4 meters high, prompting emergency evacuations in several coastal towns, including Severo-Kurilsk.

Regional Governor Vladimir Solodov confirmed the tsunami warning and urged residents to remain calm and move inland, reported ABC News. “This morning is once again testing the resilience of Kamchatka residents," Solodov said. “A tsunami warning has been issued for the east coast of the peninsula. The public is being alerted."

In the US, a tsunami advisory was issued for Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, with the first potential wave activity expected to reach Shemya, Alaska, at 12:25 AKDT, according to the USGS. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said that while parts of Alaska remain under advisory, there is no threat of hazardous tsunami waves for American Samoa, Guam, Rota, or Saipan.

After initial assessment, officials in Hawaii also confirmed that there is no threat of a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami, alleviating fears of broader regional impact.

Meanwhile, Japan’s Meteorological Agency reported “slight sea level changes" across a tsunami forecast zone extending from eastern Hokkaido in the north to the Ogasawara Islands southeast of Japan, near Taiwan. No major damage or casualties have been reported in Japan so far.

This latest earthquake comes just days after another significant seismic event rocked the same region, highlighting the vulnerability of the Kamchatka Peninsula, which lies within the highly active “Ring of Fire." This horseshoe-shaped belt encircles the Pacific Ocean and accounts for 90% of the world’s earthquakes and about 75% of its active volcanoes.

The situation remains under close watch as aftershocks continue to ripple through the region, and emergency services remain on high alert for further developments.

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