REUTERS
July 30, 2025 at 09:20 JST
The map shows areas where tsunami warning and advisory were issued (From the website of the Japan Meteorological Agency)
A magnitude 8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, sparking tsunami warnings from Japan and the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was shallow, at a depth of 19.3 km (12 miles).
The Japan Meteorological Agency said it expected a tsunami of 1 meter (3.28 feet) to reach large coastal areas starting around 0100 GMT.
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System also issued a warning of "hazardous tsunami waves" within the next three hours along some coasts of Russia and Japan.
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