Powerful 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia triggers Pacific tsunami; waves hit Japan and Hawaii | SEE PICS 

Massive 8.8-magnitude quake rocks Kamchatka coast
A powerful undersea earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, sparking tsunami warnings across the Pacific.
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Tsunami waves reach 4 metres in Kamchatka
Waves as high as 4 metres hit parts of Kamchatka, prompting urgent evacuation orders from emergency officials. (Image: AFP)

Northern Kurils declare state of emergency
Buildings were damaged and flooding occurred in the northern Kuril Islands as tsunami waves swept in. (Image: AFP)

Tsunami reaches Japan amid record heat
Tsunami waves struck Japan’s shores just hours after the 8.8-magnitude quake, as the country endured a record 41.2°C heat, with Kyoto hitting 40°C for the first time, NHK reported. (Image : X)

Tsunami advisories issued across the Pacific
The quake triggered tsunami alerts from Russia to the US, including Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast. (Image: AFP)

Arena Cove records 1.6-foot wave
Waves 1.6 feet above normal tide levels were recorded at Arena Cove, California, by the National Weather Service. (Image: AFP)

Hawaii experiences Tsunami impact
Tsunami waves reached Hawaii, prompting California officials to brace for potential impact. (Image: AFP)

Bay area tsunami expected by 12:30 am
The first tsunami waves were projected to hit California’s Bay Area coastline around 12:30 AM on July 30. (Image: X)