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Tsunami warning sparks evacuations in Japan and US after powerful Russia earthquake Tsunami warning sparks evacuations in Japan and US after powerful Russia earthquake
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Watch: Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warningsWatch: Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings
A powerful earthquake off the coast of Russia has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, prompting emergency evacuations in Russia's far-east, northern Japan, Hawaii and the US west coast.A powerful earthquake off the coast of Russia has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, prompting emergency evacuations in Russia's far-east, northern Japan, Hawaii and the US west coast.
The 8.8 magnitude quake struck near Russia's far-eastern Kamchatka Peninsula at 11:25 local time on Wednesday (23:00 GMT on Tuesday).The 8.8 magnitude quake struck near Russia's far-eastern Kamchatka Peninsula at 11:25 local time on Wednesday (23:00 GMT on Tuesday).
It is one of the 10 most powerful earthquakes ever recorded, the US Geological Survey said. However there have been no initial reports of severe damage or injury.It is one of the 10 most powerful earthquakes ever recorded, the US Geological Survey said. However there have been no initial reports of severe damage or injury.
In Hawaii, where thousands of people along the coast fled for higher ground, the warnings were downgraded, and residents were allowed to return home - although warned to remain cautious.In Hawaii, where thousands of people along the coast fled for higher ground, the warnings were downgraded, and residents were allowed to return home - although warned to remain cautious.
In Russia, the tremor triggered tsunami waves of up to 5m (16ft) in some areas. Pictures showed waves surging through the port town of Severo-Kurilsk, home to around 2,000 people, but no serious injuries or damage has been reported.In Russia, the tremor triggered tsunami waves of up to 5m (16ft) in some areas. Pictures showed waves surging through the port town of Severo-Kurilsk, home to around 2,000 people, but no serious injuries or damage has been reported.
The Sakhalin region has declared a state of emergency in the northern Kuril islands, where the power grid was shut down after it was damaged by the quake.The Sakhalin region has declared a state of emergency in the northern Kuril islands, where the power grid was shut down after it was damaged by the quake.
Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov described it as the most powerful earthquake the region has experienced in decades. At least six aftershocks have followed, including one measuring 6.9.Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov described it as the most powerful earthquake the region has experienced in decades. At least six aftershocks have followed, including one measuring 6.9.
The tsunami impact has extended across the Pacific.The tsunami impact has extended across the Pacific.
Hawaiians cram roads away from coasts as waves arrive In Japan, waves of up to 1.3m (4ft) were seen in the north-eastern Iwate prefecture, on the main island of Honshu. It prompted the government to issue evacuation orders to nearly two million people along the Pacific coast.
Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant evacuated
What we know as tsunami alerts issued
In Japan, waves of up to 1.3m (4ft) were seen in the north-eastern Iwate prefecture, on the main island of Honshu. It prompted the government to issue evacuation orders to nearly two million people along the Pacific coast. Many evacuated by car or on foot to higher ground.
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said there was no confirmation of any damage so far.Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said there was no confirmation of any damage so far.
At the embattled Fukushima nuclear plant, all 4,000 workers were evacuated, but the plant's operators said there were no "abnormalities" detected.
In March 2011, the plant was hit by a devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami, leading to a nuclear meltdown.
Officials in Hawaii initially ordered an "immediate evacuation" of large parts the island of Oahu, including the state capital Honolulu.Officials in Hawaii initially ordered an "immediate evacuation" of large parts the island of Oahu, including the state capital Honolulu.
Governor Josh Green told people in low-lying areas to stay calm and move to higher ground. Not holding back, he warned residents: "It is not a regular wave. It will actually kill you if you get hit by a tsunami."Governor Josh Green told people in low-lying areas to stay calm and move to higher ground. Not holding back, he warned residents: "It is not a regular wave. It will actually kill you if you get hit by a tsunami."
Hours after the initial quake, waves of up to 1.2m (4ft) hit Oahu, and bigger ones of 5.7ft were recorded on Maui.Hours after the initial quake, waves of up to 1.2m (4ft) hit Oahu, and bigger ones of 5.7ft were recorded on Maui.
But two hours later the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) downgraded the tsunami warning for Hawaii to an advisory level. The advisory indicates that there is the potential for strong waves, minor flooding and strong currents - but a major tsunami is no longer expected.But two hours later the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) downgraded the tsunami warning for Hawaii to an advisory level. The advisory indicates that there is the potential for strong waves, minor flooding and strong currents - but a major tsunami is no longer expected.
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency director, Stephen Logan, said those evacuated may now return home but advised residents to remain cautious, drive slowly, and watch for flooding.The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency director, Stephen Logan, said those evacuated may now return home but advised residents to remain cautious, drive slowly, and watch for flooding.
On the US mainland, the PTWC also issued tsunami advisory for California, Oregon, Alaska and Washington.On the US mainland, the PTWC also issued tsunami advisory for California, Oregon, Alaska and Washington.
The tsunami has reached the coast of California, the US National Weather Service reported, with waves at Arena Cove and Monterey, and rolling further south.The tsunami has reached the coast of California, the US National Weather Service reported, with waves at Arena Cove and Monterey, and rolling further south.
Californians received SMS alerts warning them to avoid going to the coast and beaches, while stressing that there is no evacuation In Port San Luis, the Los Angeles weather service said there was a "rapid and damaging surge, going from low to high tide".
People take shelter at a temporary tsunami evacuation site in Kushiro, Hokkaido, in northern Japan
British Columbia, in Canada, has issued a tsunami advisory for most coastal areas, where residents have been told to avoid the ocean and await the all-clear.British Columbia, in Canada, has issued a tsunami advisory for most coastal areas, where residents have been told to avoid the ocean and await the all-clear.
In the South Pacific, tsunami threat alerts were issued for Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu and coastal residents have been told to evacuate to higher ground.In the South Pacific, tsunami threat alerts were issued for Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu and coastal residents have been told to evacuate to higher ground.
In China, authorities initially issued a tsunami warning for Zhejiang Province and Shanghai, but that alert has now been lifted, with no reported damage.In China, authorities initially issued a tsunami warning for Zhejiang Province and Shanghai, but that alert has now been lifted, with no reported damage.
Taiwan's tsunami warning, however, remains in place and coastal residents have been told to remain cautious.Taiwan's tsunami warning, however, remains in place and coastal residents have been told to remain cautious.
Smaller tsunami wave activity between 1m-3m is possible along some coasts of Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Australia, Colombia, Mexico, New Zealand and Tonga.Smaller tsunami wave activity between 1m-3m is possible along some coasts of Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Australia, Colombia, Mexico, New Zealand and Tonga.
In Peru, officials have issued a tsunami warning and are keeping "constant surveillance" on the situation.In Peru, officials have issued a tsunami warning and are keeping "constant surveillance" on the situation.
The tsunami warning was triggered by a powerful earthquake which struck about 126km (78 miles) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 18km, the United States Geological Survey reported.The tsunami warning was triggered by a powerful earthquake which struck about 126km (78 miles) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 18km, the United States Geological Survey reported.
The agency said that the tremor was tied as the sixth most severe quake in history, with the 2010 earthquake in Biobío, Chile, and the 1906 earthquake in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.The agency said that the tremor was tied as the sixth most severe quake in history, with the 2010 earthquake in Biobío, Chile, and the 1906 earthquake in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
Hawaiians cram roads away from coasts as waves arrive
Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant evacuated
What we know as tsunami alerts issued
Are you in any of the affective areas? If it is safe to do so, please get in touch.Are you in any of the affective areas? If it is safe to do so, please get in touch.