8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia prompts tsunami alerts in Hawaii, Alaska and West Coast Alerts were also issued for Japan and Guam.

[sharon sanders]

2 min ago

First sight of tsunami seen in Alaska, with 1 foot rise in sea level

From CNN's Karina Tsui and CNN Meteorologist Brandon Miller A tidal rise of 1 foot was observed by the volcanic island of Amchitka, Alaska, at around 5:14 p.m. Pacific Time — what meteorologists say is the “highest recorded water level above the tide level” from the tsunami thus far.

https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/russia-japan-tsunami-earthquake-hnk-intl-07-30-25

[sharon sanders]

California -


Governor Newsom Press Office
@GovPressOffice
The Governor has been briefed on the tsunami advisory issued following the earthquake off the coast of Russia.
@Cal_OES
is closely coordinating with local officials in coastal communities. We encourage everyone to stay alert and follow guidance from local emergency personnel.

[sharon sanders]

The aftershocks appear to be in the 6.0 range....scroll up on the USGS page.....

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?extent=21.61658,-128.05664&extent=52.02546,-61.91895

[sharon sanders]

Governor calls for calm - evacuate to higher ground, first impact in 2 hours....must stay away from beaches and low lying areas...."get off the coastal areas"...


Hawaii EMA
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Tsunami Warning Press Conference 07/29/2025
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Tsunami Warning Press Conference
07/29/2025
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[sharon sanders]

FluTrackers.com
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Here is the NOAA Tsunami Warning link:
- Warning Attu, Alaska - Samalga Pass, Alaska (30 miles SW of Nikolski) Issued at: 7/29/2025, 11:27:28 PM
- Warning The Oregon/Cal. Border - Cape Mendocino, California Issued at: 7/29/2025, 11:27:28 PM
https://tsunami.gov/?p=PAAQ/2025/07/29/t06p1k/5/WEAK51

[sharon sanders]

CNN is scrolling the news on this event:

https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/russia-japan-tsunami-earthquake-hnk-intl-07-30-25