Key Facts
• A 3-4 meter tsunami was observed near the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia.
• Paramushir Island in the Kuril Islands experienced three tsunami waves, reaching 200 meters inland.
• Damage in Kamchatka included flooding of a fish processing plant, displaced ships, and port damage.
• A kindergarten building in Kamchatka sustained damage, and several people were lightly injured at airports.
• A tsunami reached Hawaii at approximately 2:00 PM JST, with Maui Island recording a height of 1.2 meters.
• No damage was reported in Hawaii, but precautionary measures led to store closures and quiet streets.
Summary
A powerful earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered significant tsunami activity. Waves measuring 3-4 meters were recorded in Kamchatka, causing damage to infrastructure, including a fish processing plant and a kindergarten. Paramushir Island in the Kuril Islands experienced three waves, reaching 200 meters inland. In Hawaii, a tsunami reached Maui Island at 2:00 PM JST, with a height of 1.2 meters. While no damage was reported in Hawaii, precautionary measures such as store closures were implemented. The event highlights the widespread impact of seismic activity across the Pacific region.
