Massive earthquake off Russia coast triggers tsunami waves, alerts | In Pics

Due to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in eastern Russia, multiple tsunami warnings have been issued for French Polynesia, Chile, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Japan.  

Updated on: Jul 30, 2025 4:21 PM IST

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Waves seen after tsunami hit Severo-Kurilsk on Paramushir island off Russia's northern coast. (Russian Academy of Sciences/Handout via REUTERS)

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Rescuers inspect a damaged kindergarten building in Russia's Kamchatka region after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the country's far east coast. (AFP)

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High tsunami waves cause destruction in Severo-Kurilsk on Paramushir island of Russia's northern Kuril islands, after an earthquake jolted the region. (AFP)

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Waves crash on to the empty Waikiki Beach in Hawaii's Honolulu, after a tsunami alert in parts across the US west coast. (Darryl Oumi/ AFP)

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Rescuers help residents evacuate after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka region today, triggering tsunami alerts in multiple countries. (RUSSIAN MINISTRY OF EMERGENCY SITUATIONS / AFP)

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A Los Angeles police department chopper examines waves as it flies over California's Santa Monica beach after a tsunami warning was issued in the area. (Apu GOMES/AFP)

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A couple overlooks the Pacific ocean from Samoa's capital city Apia after the country received a tsunami alert. (Manaui FAULALO/AFP)

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A police vehicle patrols through the streets of Santa Monica Pier in California as a tsunami warning was issued for the US state due to the 8.8 earthquake in Russia. (Apu GOMES/AFP)

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A Hawaiian resident makes sure that his four-legged family members are safe as he evacuates Kapolei in Oahu amid heightened tsunami threats in the region. (Michelle Bir/AP)

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A Washington state resident seen storing up water from Walmart after a tsunami alert was issued for the US state. (AP)