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A monstrous <strong>8.8 magnitude earthquake</strong> has rattled the Pacific Rim, triggering immediate tsunami warnings from <strong>Russia and Japan</strong> to the entire <strong>U.S. West Coast</strong>.
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The quake struck 84 miles southeast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula at approximately 7:24 PM EST. It's the strongest earthquake since the devastating <strong>2011 Japan megaquake</strong> that killed nearly 20,000 people.
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Tsunami waves have already crashed into the Russian coast, submerging buildings and sending people fleeing. Local reports confirm <strong>multiple injuries</strong>, including one woman who jumped from a window in panic.
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Meanwhile, Japan was struck Sunday evening with waves breaching coastal defenses, evoking grim memories of its last tragedy. Emergency sirens echoed across seaside communities as evacuation orders were issued.
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In the U.S., the <strong>National Weather Service</strong> upgraded the status for Los Angeles and surrounding counties from a <strong>“Watch” to an “Advisory.”</strong> The warning covers <strong>Hawaii, Guam, California, Oregon, and Washington</strong>. Officials are urging all residents to stay away from beaches and harbors. The expected arrival time? <strong>4:00 AM EST</strong>.
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Social media is flooded with footage of rising water, panic evacuations, and flooded roads — a terrifying reminder of nature’s unstoppable force.
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<p><strong>This is a developing situation. Live updates will continue.</strong></p>
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<b>⚠️ If you're in the advisory zone, follow evacuation protocols immediately and avoid the coastline. Share this to alert your friends.</b>
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