Key Facts
• July 30, 8:25 AM: M8.7 earthquake near Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami.
• 1.3-meter tsunami observed at Kuji Port, Iwate, at 1:52 PM.
• 324 residents evacuated to 11 shelters in Kuji City by 4:00 PM.
• No visible changes in sea conditions reported from high ground.
• Nearby oil storage and shipyard evacuated before noon.
• 80-year-old evacuee recalled 2011 earthquake, expressed hope for warning to end.
• As of 6:00 PM, no damage to people or property confirmed.
• Kuji Port’s high tide expected at 6:45 PM.
• Over 53,300 people received evacuation orders along Iwate coastline.
Summary
A magnitude 8.7 earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30 triggered a 1.3-meter tsunami in Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture. The tsunami was observed at Kuji Port at 1:52 PM, prompting the evacuation of 324 residents to 11 city shelters by 4:00 PM. While no significant sea changes were visible, nearby facilities, including an oil storage base and shipyard, were evacuated before noon. An 80-year-old evacuee expressed anxiety, recalling the 2011 disaster. As of 6:00 PM, no injuries or property damage were reported. High tide at Kuji Port was expected at 6:45 PM, and over 53,300 people along the Iwate coastline were under evacuation orders.
