Tsunami Advisory Hits Alaska Coast
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook the waters off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on September 18, 2025, prompting officials to issue a tsunami advisory for parts of Alaska. The quake struck at 11:58 a.m. Pacific Time, about 75 miles east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of six miles. The National Tsunami Warning Center warned coastal communities in the western Aleutian Islands, from Amchitka Pass to Attu. The advisory was later canceled after no significant waves were observed.
California and Hawaii on Alert
While Alaska’s advisory has ended, authorities in California and Hawaii continue monitoring the situation. The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center confirmed that the earthquake does not pose an immediate threat to the mainland U.S. or the Hawaiian Islands. Residents are urged to stay updated through official channels in case conditions change.
Seismic Activity Under Close Watch
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other agencies continue to track earthquakes in the Kamchatka region. Experts remind coastal communities that, even when immediate danger passes, awareness and preparedness are essential for future seismic events.
