Overview

• The quake struck at 11:25 a.m. local time on July 30 near Antsiferov Island at a depth of 74 km and generated 14 aftershocks, the strongest measuring magnitude 6.9.
• Tsunami warnings issued from Japan to Hawaii spurred coastal evacuations in Japan, Alaska and Hawaii before advisories were downgraded after waves failed to materialize.
• Seismic agencies including the USGS and Pacific Tsunami Warning Center remain on high alert as they track ongoing seismic activity across the Pacific Basin.
• No major damage or casualties have been reported so far, but officials continue inspecting infrastructure and preparing response teams.
• Viral footage captured over 30 Steller sea lions diving off Antsiferov Island’s cliffs into the ocean as tremors struck.