What to know about the tsunamis hitting the Pacific region

Published July 30, 2025 10:43am ET



Tsunamis hit several nations and U.S. states in the Pacific region early Wednesday morning after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the far eastern coast of Russia.

The waves have ranged anywhere from 2 to 6 feet high, posing a possible threat to people.

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