Keywords: Tsunami


NASA satellite uncovers origins of 2025 Kamchatka tsunami

NASA's SWOT satellite captured unique details of the tsunami triggered by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025. Data published Thursday in Science show the event stemmed from a shallow rupture less than 10 kilometers beneath the ocean trench. This information......

Tsunami alert lifted after latest earthquake strikes Japan’s northeast

Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) lifted a tsunami advisory on Friday after a new earthquake struck the northeastern coast, just days after a stronger tremor injured dozens and caused widespread damage. According to national broadcaster NHK, the magnitude-6.7 quake hit off Aomori Prefecture......

Tsunami warning issued in Japan after powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake

Japan issued an urgent tsunami warning after a strong 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast late on Monday night. According to seismological agencies, the epicenter was located approximately 84 kilometers east of Misawa, with the quake occurring about 50 kilometers below the seabed. Authorities......

6.7-Magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Northern Japan

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck northern Japan early Sunday afternoon, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning along parts of the country’s northeastern coastline. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake occurred off the coast of Hokkaido at......

6.5-Magnitude Earthquake strikes guadeloupe

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Guadeloupe on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake’s epicenter was located about four miles east of Beauséjour, at a depth of 10 kilometers (around 6.2 miles). The USGS......

Strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia’s Far east, tsunami warning issued

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for nearby coastal areas, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 6:58 a.m. local time (18:58 GMT Thursday), about 128 kilometers east......

Russia: Tsunami warning lifted after 7.4-magnitude earthquake

Authorities lifted a tsunami warning on Saturday after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake registered a magnitude of 7.4 and was centered in the Pacific Ocean, about 111 kilometers east of the......

Could Spain face a tsunami? Experts assess the risks

A history of tsunamis in Spain The possibility of a tsunami hitting Spain may seem far-fetched, but history tells a different story. One of the most devastating events occurred in November 1755, when an earthquake between 8.7 and 9.0 on the Richter scale struck Lisbon. The quake triggered a tsunami......

Japan lifts tsunami advisory after powerful Russian earthquake

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on Thursday that it has lifted the tsunami advisory that was issued following a major earthquake off the Russian Far East coast—one of the most powerful tremors recorded in the region in recent years. “There are currently no coastal areas under......