People cross a street as they depart from the beach in Oahu, Hawaii after an 8.7 earthquake off of Russia's far east prompted tsunami alerts.
Hawaii tsunami alert downgraded to “advisory”
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30-07-2025 12:14|Last Updated :
30-07-2025 12:14|The tsunami alert level for Hawaii, issued after the magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast, has been downgraded to an advisory, authorities said Wednesday.
"Pacific Tsunami Warning Center REDUCED the alert level for Hawaii to a TSUNAMI ADVISORY," the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said on X.
"Unusually strong currents and waves still possible close to the shore and in harbors. Officials are assessing damage but have NOT reopened coastal evacuation areas. Stay clear of these areas," it said.
