A tsunami watch for Hawaii has been canceled after the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed that there is no longer any tsunami threat to the state. The watch was officially lifted at 9:42 p.m. on Saturday, following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia.
Initially, officials had issued a watch, indicating that a tsunami was possible and that residents should be prepared to take action. The City & County of Honolulu communicated the potential threat in an alert earlier in the evening, advising people to stay informed about the situation. They emphasized that the estimated earliest arrival of a tsunami, if generated, would have been at 2:43 a.m. HST.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had warned that, while a tsunami could potentially be destructive even far from the earthquake’s epicenter, ongoing evaluations confirmed no threat to Hawaii. As a result, residents can now feel relieved, with the assurance that the situation has been carefully monitored and assessed.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of preparedness and vigilance for natural disasters, especially in coastal regions. Although the immediate threat has passed, it highlights the need for communities to stay informed and ready for any potential emergencies.