At 55 years.Massive 7,5 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami, Sparks Widespread Panic Along Coastline

A powerful 7.5 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a tsunami watch that sent shockwaves of fear across Hawaii on Tuesday night. Islanders reported unsettling signs even before the alert—rapidly receding tides, sudden silence from seabirds, and animals acting strangely.

When the official warning hit at 9:03 p.m., residents rushed to contact family and prepare for the worst, remembering the devastating 1952 Kamchatka tsunami that once struck Hawaii. While this quake was weaker, the sudden alert stirred deep anxieties and prompted swift action across the islands as officials monitored the threat in real time.