Honolulu, HI – Hawaii officials confirmed Thursday there is no tsunami threat to the islands following a major earthquake off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) in Honolulu, the earthquake struck at 8:58 a.m. HST Thursday, measuring magnitude 7.8. Its epicenter was located near 53.0°N, 160.8°E, in the far western Pacific.
Based on current data, PTWC stated that the quake does not pose a risk to Hawaii or other parts of the Pacific. “A destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected, and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii,” the center said in its official statement.
Officials emphasized the update is for information only, with no action required by residents. The PTWC added this would be the final statement for the event unless new data becomes available.
While the quake was powerful, earthquakes in the Kamchatka region do not always generate tsunamis capable of traveling across the Pacific. Hawaii’s monitoring systems are designed to quickly assess threats and provide warnings if conditions change.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official emergency management channels for any future alerts.
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