Key Facts
• At 8:25 AM on July 30, an M8.0 earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
• Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast.
• Minor sea level changes are expected in Kochi Prefecture.
• Tsunami arrival times and high tide schedules were announced at 8:38 AM.
• Example locations under advisory:
– Kushiro, Hokkaido: Arrival at 10:00 AM, high tide at 6:47 PM.
– Nemuro Port, Hokkaido: Arrival at 10:30 AM, high tide at 6:40 PM.
– Miyako, Iwate: Arrival at 10:30 AM, high tide at 6:51 PM.
– Sendai Port, Miyagi: Arrival at 11:00 AM, high tide at 7:06 PM.
– Numazu, Shizuoka: Arrival at 11:30 AM, high tide at 8:30 AM.
• Tsunami height is expected to reach up to 1 meter in affected areas.
• Residents are advised to stay alert, especially during overlapping tsunami and high tide times.
Summary
An M8.0 earthquake occurred near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula at 8:25 AM on July 30, prompting Japan’s Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast. Minor sea level changes are expected in Kochi Prefecture. Tsunami arrival times and high tide schedules were announced, with waves up to 1 meter expected. Key locations include Kushiro, Nemuro Port, Miyako, Sendai Port, and Numazu, with arrival times ranging from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Residents are urged to exercise caution, particularly during overlapping tsunami and high tide periods.
