30/07/2025
"Dangerous tsunami waves can continue for 24 to 48 hours after the first wave. Do not return to the beach or coastal waterways until it has been confirmed by officials to be safe."
Today, Tuesday, July 29 a magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
As a result of this earthquake, a TSUNAMI ADVISORY has been issued for the west coast of California, including Humboldt County. Strong, dangerous ocean currents and waves are expected by 11:55 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, July 29.
If you are in a tsunami advisory area:
- Move out of the water, off the beach, and away from harbors, marinas, breakwaters, bays and inlets.
- Be alert to and follow instructions from your local emergency officials because they may have more detailed or specific information for your location.
- If you feel a strong earthquake or extended ground rolling take immediate protective actions such as moving inland and/or uphill preferably by foot.
Boat operators:
- Where time and conditions permit, move your boat out to sea to a depth of at least 180 feet.
- If at sea avoid entering shallow water, harbors, marinas, bays and inlets to avoid floating and submerged debris and strong currents.
- Do not go to the shore to observe the tsunami.
- Do not return to the coast until local emergency officials indicate it is safe to do so.
Dangerous tsunami waves can continue for 24 to 48 hours after the first wave. Do not return to the beach or coastal waterways until it has been confirmed by officials to be safe.
The safety and wellbeing of our residents will always be top priority. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services is monitoring this incident closely in partnership with the National Weather Service.
For updates from the National Tsunami Warning center, visit www.tsunami.gov.
For tsunami preparedness information, visit humboldtgov.org/Tsunami.
Humboldt County residents are encouraged to sign up for Humboldt Alert to receive local emergency notifications. Sign up by going to humboldtgov.org/alert.
