A very sharp and terrible earthquake occurred in Russia, Russia on Wednesday morning. Its intensity was measured 8.8 on the Richter scale, which is considered too much for any earthquake. A tsunami alert has been issued in Japan, Hawaii and Alaska after this disaster.
It is being told that the earthquake came under the sea and its effect was so strong that tsunami waves started to rise in the coastal areas near Russia. After this, a tsunami alert has been issued immediately in many countries like Alaska, Hawaii, New Zealand.
Alert in america too
After the earthquake, many coastal areas of the US also saw a tsunami threat, especially in the West Coast, Hawaii and California. Indians living in America have also been alerted about this.
The Indian Consulate in San Francisco issued an advisory in which the Indian citizens living there were asked to pay attention to the warnings of the US administration, if a tsunami is warned, then move towards the high areas and do not go to the sea at all. Also, the embassy has also issued a helpline number +1-415-483-6629, so that Indian citizens can seek help when needed.
Effect in Japan
The Ishinomaki port in the northern part of Japan had a tsunami wave of about 50 cm high, which was the biggest ever wave. However, no major loss of life and property has been revealed so far.
Loss in Russia, no danger of life at the moment
There are reports of losses in some places in the areas of Russia, just after the earthquake. Many people were taken out of the houses and evacuated to safe places. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported so far, which is a matter of relief.
Shortly after this earthquake in Russia, another shock was felt in Kuril Island, its intensity was 6.3. This shock was at a very less depth than the surface, which also made its effect faster. After this earthquake, the Philippines agencies have also warned that there may be less than one meter high tsunami waves in the coastal areas there. People have been asked to stay away from the beach and be cautious for the next few hours.
