Kathmandu, July 30: A powerful undersea earthquake off the Russian coast has triggered a widespread tsunami, sending waves surging across the Pacific and prompting emergency responses in multiple nations.

In Japan, where tsunami waves have reached heights of up to 40 centimeters, over 2 million residents in Tokyo have been ordered to evacuate. The coastal city of Tateyama in Chiba Prefecture witnessed a haunting scene as four whales were washed ashore, signaling the tsunami’s intensity. Japanese authorities have warned that tsunami waves could continue for more than 24 hours.

The United States has also begun to feel the ripple effects. In Alaska and Hawaii, the first tsunami waves have already arrived. Crescent City, California, located near the Oregon border, has observed more than a foot of water-level rise, with more shocks expected through the morning. Tsunami advisories now cover much of the U.S. West Coast, and Californians have been urged to avoid beaches and low-lying coastal areas.

Meanwhile, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, Peru, and Mexico have all issued coastal tsunami warnings, bracing for potential surges as the wavefront travels further.

Emergency response units across the Pacific Rim remain on high alert, with marine and flight traffic being rerouted, and disaster readiness protocols activated. While there are no reports of mass casualties yet, officials warn the situation is still unfolding and could escalate rapidly.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.