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Tsunami Watch issued for Fiji after 8.7 magnitude quake in Russia

Tsunami Watch issued for Fiji after 8.7 magnitude quake in Russia

By Alipate Narawa
30/07/2025
Tsunami Advisory by the Tsunami Warning Center following the 8.7 quake off Russia - Red - warning, Orange - advisory, Yellow - watch, Purple - threat. Photo: Tsunami Warning Center

A Tsunami Watch has been issued for all coastal and low lying areas of Fiji following an 8.7 Magnitude earthquake in the Kamchatka Krai area of Russia

The Mineral Resources Department Seismology Division says this means all low-lying coastal areas will experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore.

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The Department is also advising the public to stay tuned to local media for further updates. They say their seismology section will continue to closely monitor the situation during this time until the threat is over.

The 8.7 Magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia at 11.24 this morning.

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