M 7.8 Earthquake and Tsunami (1.9 m) in Russia on 18 Sep 2025 18:58 UTC

2025-09-18 19:32 message from NTWC

Key information extracted from original GTS message :
Evaluation

  • A TSUNAMI threat exists for parts of the pacific located closer to the earthquake
  • But it is still too early to determine whether there is a possible TSUNAMI threat to hawaii
  • If there is a TSUNAMI threat to hawaii the earliest estimated time the hazard might begin is 0251 pm hst thu 18 sep 2025 further statements will be issued hourly or sooner as the situation develops