A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula, causing strong tremors across the region and triggering tsunami waves that hit parts of Japan and Russia’s eastern coast. Authorities quickly issued tsunami warnings for nearby areas.

The earthquake's epicenter was located 125 kilometers southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a coastal city in Russia. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of only 19.3 kilometers beneath the earth’s surface, which increased its potential to cause surface damage and large waves.

Following the earthquake, tsunami waves crashed into Japan's Hokkaido coastline and Russia’s Kuril Islands. Several people have been reported injured, although no fatalities have been confirmed at this time. Local emergency services are responding to the situation.

Japan’s meteorological agency warned that multiple tsunami waves may strike again and that the waves could reach heights of up to 3 meters. Coastal residents were evacuated immediately. Public entry into the affected zones has been banned until further notice.

As a safety measure, authorities have evacuated Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant, which had previously suffered major damage during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. Emergency protocols are now in place to ensure safety in the surrounding areas.

China has also issued tsunami alerts for parts of its coastline, as the shockwaves could impact nearby regions. In the United States, warnings have been issued for coastal areas in Alaska, Hawaii, and along the Pacific coast.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump posted a tsunami warning on X (formerly Twitter), stating that Hawaii, Alaska, and the U.S. Pacific Coast could be affected. He urged people to stay safe and follow updates from the official tsunami warning center at https://tsunami.gov.

The U.S. Geological Survey initially estimated the earthquake’s magnitude at 8.0 but later upgraded it to 8.8 after further analysis. The shallow depth and location in the Pacific’s seismic zone make such quakes particularly dangerous and tsunami-prone.

Officials across the Pacific region are monitoring the situation closely. Emergency services in affected countries are on high alert, and citizens have been asked to follow all official instructions carefully to ensure safety.

This event has reminded many of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2011 Japan disaster. Governments across the Pacific are working quickly to minimize damage and protect lives as more waves may occur.