No threat to India following 8.7 magnitude quake in Russia

Hyderabad: There is no tsunami threat to the Indian coast following the 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the East Coast of Kamchatka in Russia, the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) here said on Wednesday.

“Based on pre-run model scenarios, there is no threat to India,” the centre said in a bulletin issued in the morning.

According to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), “There is no tsunami threat to India or the Indian Ocean region in connection with this earthquake,” a statement said.

The agency clarified that despite the strength of the quake and subsequent alerts sounding across the northern Pacific, Indian coastal regions remain safe.

The Consulate General of India in San Francisco issued an advisory urging Indian nationals in tsunami-affected regions — particularly California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii — to remain cautious.

“Indian nationals in California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii are advised to take the following steps:

  • Monitor official alerts from US authorities
  • Move to higher ground immediately if a tsunami alert is issued
  • Avoid coastal areas
  • Be prepared for emergencies and keep devices fully charged,” the advisory read.

The consulate also released a helpline number for emergency assistance: +1-415-483-6629.

Sirens, evacuations in Hawaii

Following the quake, tsunami alert sirens were activated in Honolulu, prompting many residents to evacuate to higher ground. The US National Tsunami Warning Center and local emergency agencies across the Pacific have been issuing real-time updates.

Japanese and US authorities are continuing to monitor wave patterns and assess possible landfall threats.

While there has been no confirmation of significant damage or casualties so far, alerts remain in effect for coastal areas.