President Donald Trump has issued a public statement following a powerful earthquake that struck near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, triggering widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific region, including Hawaii, the West Coast of the United States, and parts of Japan.
The magnitude 8.7 quake, one of the strongest in recent years, struck approximately 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk and prompted immediate alerts from global meteorological and emergency agencies.
The U.S. National Weather Service issued a Tsunami Warning for Hawaii and Tsunami Watch advisories for the Pacific coastlines of Alaska and California.
Trump, who recently returned from a five-day visit to Scotland, took to Truth Social to address the unfolding situation and urge residents in affected areas to heed official guidance.
"Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii," Trump wrote. "A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit tsunami.gov for the latest information. STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!"
The National Weather Service's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center emphasized the seriousness of the threat in its advisory for Hawaii, warning residents: "You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now. Keep away from the coast until local officials say it is safe to return."
Tsunami watches and advisories have also been issued for parts of Alaska, including the Samalga Pass in the Aleutian Islands, and along the California coast. The National Weather Service office in Los Angeles confirmed the watch covers San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties.
In a separate statement upon arriving back in the U.S., Trump also responded to the tragic shooting that occurred in New York City on Monday, calling the event “terrible.”
“It’s so bad, so sad to see,” he told reporters. “He’s a lunatic, and we just have to stop it. These people come in, you never want to see a thing like that happen. We’ve expressed our opinions very, very strongly. Terrible thing.”
Authorities continue to monitor seismic and ocean activity across the Pacific, with local officials urging the public to stay informed and follow emergency instructions closely.