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Russia earthquake, tsunami in pictures: First waves as millions under warnings

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One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's far east on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

The 8.8-magnitude temblor caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south towards New Zealand.

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Traffic builds on S Beretania Street near downtown Honolulu after authorities warned residents of the possibility of destructive tsunami waves.

Attribution: Marco Garcia/Reuters via CNN Newsource
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Adam Jung stocked up on water and other supplies as he prepared for the possibility of destructive tsunami waves in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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An aerial photo shows white waves crashing onto the Kujukuri Coast in Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture in Japan.

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Residents from Ewa Beach in Hawaii evacuated to the side of Kunia Road to escape the tsunami threat in Kapolei, Oahu.

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As more residents evacuated to the side of Kunia Road a long line of parked cars appeared.

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Washington state resident Poppy Mellon prepared for the possible threat of the tsunami by visiting Kapolei Walmart in Hawaii and stocking up on jugs of water.

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While for other Oahu residents the Walmart in Kapolei was not just a place to stock up but a place to seek refuge from the tsunami threat.

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As residents attempted to evacuate Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu, traffic was seen building up around Kapolei.

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Dennis and Devin Delatorre stood patiently at the back of their truck waiting to be able to return home after evacuating their Ewa Beach home in Kapolei Regional Park.

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