Tsunami warnings breakdown: Everything you need to know, how to stay safe, do's and don'ts after the 8.8 Russian earthquake

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific in July 2025. Coastal regions from Japan and Hawaii to Chile and Southeast Asia faced evacuations and alerts as waves reached shores. The event underscores the critical importance of tsunami preparedness, monitoring systems, and immediate response protocols to save lives.