The first waves are expected to hit B.C.'s coast line just after 10 p.m. Tuesday (July 29) following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia.
A tsunami watch was upgraded to an advisory for parts of B.C.'s coast after an earthquake struck off the coast of Russia Tuesday (July 29). Emergency Info BC says the advisory is in effect for zones A, B, C and D, which includes the north coast and Haida Gwaii, the central coast, northeast Vancouver Island, the outer west coast of Vancouver Island and the Juan de Fuca Strait coast of B.C., according to the latest current situation update, posted at 5:50 p.m.
The earthquake, originally measured at 8.0 magnitude and then 8.7, occurred in the Pacific Basin at a depth of 74 kilometres and about 129 kilometres southeast of Kamchatka, Russia at 4:25 p.m. Emergency Info BC first issued the tsunami watch around 5:30 p.m. before upgrading it to an advisory.
A watch means the danger level is not yet known, but to stay alert for more information, while an advisory means strong currents are likely and people should stay away from the shore.
The first waves from the earthquake are expected to hit Langara Island SA国际影视传媒� the northernmost island in Haida Gwaii SA国际影视传媒� around 10:05 p.m., with waves less than a foot. It will be followed by waves in Tofino around 11:30 p.m., also less than a foot.
Parts of Alaska could see waves up to 5.6 feet, while .
Emergency Info BC reminded people to: stay out of the water and to not go to the shore to monitor waves and avoid low-lying coastal area, harbours, marinas and beaches.
After a significant earthquake, officials evaluate all available data to determine if there is any threat to B.C., Emergency Info BC posted to X shortly after 5 p.m.
Tsunami activity is currently forecast for Shemya, Adak and Saint Paul, Alaska, although no observations of tsunami have been made in these areas at this time.
More to come.
