Key Facts
• At 8:25 AM, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
• Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for Pacific coastal areas.
• Affected regions include Hokkaido, Tohoku, Ibaraki, Chiba, Ogasawara Islands, Shizuoka, Mie, and Miyazaki.
• Fukushima’s expected tsunami arrival time: 11:00 AM, maximum height: 1 meter.
• Other regions’ arrival times range from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
• Coastal residents advised to evacuate and avoid rivers, beaches, and harbors.
• Even small tsunamis can cause fatalities, injuries, and damage to vessels and facilities.
• Fast tidal currents expected until the advisory is lifted; avoid entering the sea.
• Full list of arrival and high tide times provided by the Meteorological Agency.
Summary
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula prompted Japan’s Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami advisory for wide Pacific coastal areas, including Fukushima, Hokkaido, and Miyazaki. The tsunami is expected to reach Fukushima at 11:00 AM with a maximum height of 1 meter. Residents in affected areas are urged to evacuate and avoid coastal and riverine zones. Even small tsunamis pose risks of fatalities, injuries, and property damage. Fast tidal currents are anticipated until the advisory is lifted. The agency has provided detailed arrival and high tide times for all affected regions.
