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Tsunami waves were reported in the United States after the world's strongest earthquake in 14 years struck Russia's Far East on Tuesday (July 29), the New York Post reports.
A 5.7-foot tsunami was reported in Kahului, Maui, while a 4.9-foot wave was reported in Hilo and a 4.0-foot wave was recorded in Hawleiwa, according to the United States Tsunami Warning System. A 3.6-foot tsunami wave was reported in California's Crescent City, the highest wave ever recorded in the state, as well as a 3.0-foot wave in Arena Cove and a 1.2-foot wave along Humbold Bay.
"The first Tsunami waves are beginning to impact the coast with clear waves being recorded at the Crescent City and Humboldt Bay tide gauges. Waves will continue to build in through the night and will become more dangerous as we approach high tide. Stay away from beaches!" the National Weather Service's Eureka branch announced on its X account.
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia on Tuesday (July 29), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered on the Kamchatka Peninsula at a depth of 20.7 kilometers (about 13 miles).
The USGS said it received 51 reports of people having felt the earthquake at the time of publication. Additionally, 6.9-magnitude and 6.3-magnitude earthquakes were reported in Kamchatsky, Russia, shortly after.
Tsunami warnings were issued for the entire state of Hawaii and parts of Russia following the earthquake. Hawaiian authorities downgraded the tsunami threat early Wednesday (July 30) morning but still urged residents to take caution during their commutes.