Earthquake in Russia creates 1.3-meter tsunami, as reported by Japan.
In the aftermath of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, Japan found itself on high alert. The powerful quake, one of the ten biggest ever recorded in Russia according to the USGS report, triggered Pacific-wide tsunami warnings, including for Japan.
The earthquake, which occurred near Petropavlovsk, sent shockwaves around the world. Many videos showing buildings shaking due to the quake in Russia were posted on social media, and several people were slightly injured.
As the tsunami waves approached Japan, thousands of people were evacuated locally. Despite initial concerns, the waves were mostly about 1 meter (3 feet) or less in most places, including Japan, except for some localized higher waves at Kamchatka itself. The tsunami recorded in Japan's northern Iwate prefecture was 1.3 meters high.
While the tsunami itself caused limited physical impact on Japanese coasts, the evacuation procedures resulted in one indirect death and 21 injuries. The emergency responses were mobilized promptly due to the significant earthquake magnitude and tsunami potential.
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