Evacuations are currently in progress in Japan, Hawaii, and certain regions of the US West Coast following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula that has prompted tsunami warnings throughout the Pacific Ocean.
Tsunami waves reaching heights of 3-4 meters (10-13 feet) have been reported in Kamchatka, while 30 cm (12 inches) waves have impacted a city in Hokkaido, northern Japan.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green has urged residents to follow evacuation orders and remain calm, while former US President Donald Trump advised Americans to stay vigilant regarding tsunami warnings.
According to TASS news agency, multiple individuals have been injured in Kamchatka due to the earthquake, and strong aftershocks are anticipated.
Tsunami warnings of different intensities have also been announced for regions in China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Guam, Peru and the Galapagos Islands near Ecuador.
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