Tsunami Waves Reach Japanese Coast After Massive 8.8 Earthquake Rocks Russia | Watch

Last Updated:July 30, 2025, 09:44 IST

Japan's meteorological agency warned against a powerful earthquake that hit near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and issued a tsunami advisory for Japan.

Waves reach Japanese coast following powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. (Image: X)

Japan on Wednesday reported that waves as high as 50cm (1.6 ft) were recorded at Ishinomaki Port, a major city in the Miyagi Prefecture on the east coast. The development came after the first tsunami waves measured 20cm to 40cm (0.6 to 1.3 ft).

Earlier in the day, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, sparking tsunami warnings across the Pacific.

Japan’s meteorological agency warned against a powerful earthquake that hit near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula and issued a tsunami advisory for Japan.

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