An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including the US West Coast, Hawaii, Japan, and New Zealand.

In response to seismic activity near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco has advised its citizens to remain vigilant, as unusual wave patterns, some exceeding half a meter, are projected to intensify across parts of the Pacific. Emergency helpline: +1-415-483-6629.