Russia earthquake, tsunami in pictures: First waves as millions under warnings
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.
Traffic builds on S Beretania Street near downtown Honolulu after authorities warned residents of the possibility of destructive tsunami waves.
Adam Jung stocked up on water and other supplies as he prepared for the possibility of destructive tsunami waves in Honolulu, Hawaii.
An aerial photo shows white waves crashing onto the Kujukuri Coast in Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture in Japan.
Residents from Ewa Beach in Hawaii evacuated to the side of Kunia Road to escape the tsunami threat in Kapolei, Oahu.
As more residents evacuated to the side of Kunia Road a long line of parked cars appeared.
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.
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.
As residents attempted to evacuate Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu, traffic was seen building up around Kapolei.
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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