[LOS ANGELES, CA] — A tsunami warning has been issued for the Los Angeles coastal region following a significant undersea earthquake off the Pacific coast. Authorities are urging residents near the shoreline to move inland immediately and avoid all beaches and harbors.
⚠️ KEY ALERTS:
- Location: Southern California coastline, including Los Angeles and Orange County
- Issued by: National Tsunami Warning Center
- Cause: 7.8 magnitude earthquake detected off the Pacific Ocean
- Expected Wave Impact: Within the next 1–2 hours
🚨 What to Do:
- Evacuate low-lying coastal areas now
- Do NOT go to the beach to observe the waves
- Stay tuned to local news, NOAA radio, or emergency alerts
- Follow all instructions from emergency services
This is a developing story. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.
A major earthquake has struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The initial magnitude estimate of 8.0 was updated to 8.7 by the U.S. Geological Survey, following confirmation at a shallow depth of approximately 19.3 km and an epicenter located about 125 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky, a coastal city of roughly 165,000 people FOX Weather+5CBS News+5YouTube+5CBS News+5ABC+5The Economic Times+5.
🌊 Key Developments:
- The quake has triggered widespread tsunami warnings and watches across the Pacific region.
- Japan issued evacuation orders and tsunami advisories, warning of possible waves up to 1 meter in coastal areas, with some parts of Russia’s coastline reporting waves between 3‑4 meters ABC+14The Guardian+14The Times of India+14.
- The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued watches and warnings for:
- Alaska’s Aleutian Islands
- The U.S. West Coast (California to Washington)
- Hawaii — upgraded to a full tsunami warning around 5:43 p.m. PT, with first wave expected at approximately 10:17 p.m. PT (7:17 p.m. HST) Wikipedia+12San Francisco Chronicle+12FOX Weather+12Wikipedia+3The Guardian+3New York Post+3.
- Estimated arrival times for tsunami waves along the U.S. West Coast include:
- Fort Bragg: ~11:50 p.m. PT (July 29)
- San Francisco: ~12:40 a.m. PT (July 30)
- Los Angeles Harbor: ~1:05 a.m. PT
- Newport Beach / Oceanside / La Jolla: ~1:10–1:15 a.m. PT FOX Weather+2San Francisco Chronicle+2The Guardian+2
🧭 Local Impact and Response:
- In Kamchatka, Governor Vladimir Solodov described the earthquake as the strongest in decades. A kindergarten sustained damage, though no injuries were reported www.ndtv.com+7ABC+7The Sun+7.
- The small town of Severo‑Kurilsk has been evacuated due to tsunami risk, with warnings of waves up to 32 cm locally and up to 1 m for coastal Japan Wikipedia+2ABC+2The Sun+2.
📌 Earthquake Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | Revised to 8.7 (initially 8.0) |
| Epicenter | ~125 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky |
| Depth | ~19.3 kilometers (shallow) |
| Local Damage | Kindergarten damaged; no reported injuries |
| Affected Regions | Russia, Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. West Coast |
⚠️ Tsunami Advisories & Preparedness:
- Japan: Tsunami advisory issued, evacuations underway, possible 1 m waves in coastal zones The Times of India+10The Guardian+10FOX Weather+10CBS News+7The Sun+7The Economic Times+7.
- U.S. & Pacific Territories:
- Hawaii: Tsunami warning, first expected at 7:17 p.m. HST
- Alaska: Watches/advisories for Aleutian Islands and surrounding areas San Francisco Chronicle+1New York Post+1.
- West Coast (CA–WA): Tsunami watches in force; waves possibly arriving after midnight into early hours
Public recommendation: Residents of potentially affected coastal areas should heed evacuation orders, stay informed via official channels, and avoid beaches, docks, and harbors. These advisories remain in effect until further updates are issued.
