The quake, which hit at local time 11:25 Wednesday, sent thousands of residents fleeing from coastal areas. California's Crescent City recorded waves up to 1.09 meters, while Hawaii experienced waves reaching up to 1.7 meters. Fortunately, warnings were later downgraded, and officials reassured residents. Reports from Russia indicated some coastal flooding due to tsunami waves, with a state of emergency declared in certain areas. Meanwhile, the impacts in Japan were significant, yet no severe damage was confirmed, including at the Fukushima nuclear facility where all personnel were evacuated as a precaution. Authorities in impacted regions continue to monitor the situation and advise caution as other coastal areas remain on alert.
In response to the quake, countries across the Pacific raised alerts, with regions like Ecuador and Peru warned of potential tsunami impacts. The situation remains dynamic, with ongoing assessments and advisories issued as communities recover from the threat of these massive waves following the earthquake.
In response to the quake, countries across the Pacific raised alerts, with regions like Ecuador and Peru warned of potential tsunami impacts. The situation remains dynamic, with ongoing assessments and advisories issued as communities recover from the threat of these massive waves following the earthquake.
