A powerful earthquake rocked Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula late Tuesday night, causing tsunami warnings to ripple across the Pacific — including here in the Philippines. The quake struck at around 11:24 PM PH time, with a magnitude of 8.8. Although it occurred thousands of kilometers away, its impact set off alerts across Asia.
Warnings Issued in Kamchatka, Japan, and Hawaii
In Kamchatka, Russian authorities issued immediate tsunami warnings for coastal areas following the quake. Residents in low-lying regions were urged to evacuate to higher ground as a precaution. Although the waves that arrived were not devastating, local officials treated the situation with urgency, emphasizing preparedness.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency also activated tsunami advisories for parts of the northern coastline. Several trains were temporarily halted, and emergency systems were placed on alert. Coastal communities were told to stay clear of the shore, but no serious damage was reported there either.
Meanwhile, Hawaii’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned of potential tsunami waves reaching the islands. While the alert was later downgraded, the event prompted temporary beach closures and heightened monitoring across the state.
Tsunami Warning in the Philippines
Shortly after midnight, Phivolcs issued a tsunami warning, advising residents in coastal areas to stay away from the shoreline and prepare for possible sea level changes. Small tsunami waves (under one meter high) were later recorded in some parts of the Pacific. The Philippines reported no major flooding or damage.
By 1:10 AM, Phivolcs lifted the alert, saying the threat had passed.
The Pacific Ring of Fire
The Philippines sits in the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” where volcanic and earthquake activity is frequent. That means tsunami warnings here are taken seriously, even if the event seems far away. Strong currents and unexpected surges are enough to pose danger, even without a massive wave.
The Manga “Prophecy”
Following the quake, many online started talking again about a strange manga from the late ’90s that supposedly “predicted” a Pacific tsunami in July 2025. The comic, titled The Future I Saw, features a fictional disaster scenario set in this exact timeframe — sparking buzz and theories after this real-life quake.
The timing had people sharing panels and screenshots, saying it felt “eerily close.”
