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Tsunami advisory issued for Washington coast after massive 8.7 quake off Russia<\/p>\n
A tsunami advisory remains in effect for Washington\u2019s outer coast following a powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula, the National Tsunami Warning Center said in an updated alert Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n
The earthquake struck at 4:25 p.m. Pacific time and was centered 80 miles southeast of Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, and 315 miles southwest of Bering Island. It occurred at a depth of 46 miles.<\/p>\n
As of 6:27 p.m., the tsunami watch for Southeast Alaska and parts of the Alaska Peninsula has been canceled, but tsunami warnings remain in effect for portions of the Aleutian Islands.<\/p>\n
The advisory continues for the coasts of Washington, Oregon, California, British Columbia, and parts of southern Alaska.<\/p>\n
For Washington, the advisory applies to the outer coast from the Oregon-Washington border to Slip Point, including the Columbia River estuary and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.<\/p>\n
Forecasts show that tsunami activity could begin reaching Washington coastal communities late Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
Estimated arrival times include La Push at 11:35 p.m., Neah Bay at 11:40 p.m., Long Beach at 11:45 p.m., Moclips at 11:50 p.m., and Westport at 11:55 p.m. Port Angeles, Port Townsend, and other areas around the Puget Sound could see minor activity after midnight.<\/p>\n
Tsunami waves are not expected to be large in Washington. <\/p>\n
Forecasts indicate maximum wave heights along the coast could range from less than a foot to about 1.4 feet in some areas like Moclips.<\/p>\n
No tsunami observations had been recorded as of the latest update.<\/p>\n
Emergency officials are urging coastal residents to stay away from the shore, harbors, marinas, and inlets.<\/p>\n
Dangerous currents and unusual wave behavior are still possible even if large waves do not appear.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you are near the coast and feel strong shaking or see the water rapidly recede, move inland and to higher ground immediately,\u201d the advisory warned.<\/p>\n
Boat operators are advised to move vessels to deeper water, if time allows and it is safe to do so.<\/p>\n
The public is strongly urged not to go to the beach to watch for tsunami waves.<\/p>\n
The tsunami may appear as a rapidly rising tide, a series of strong waves, or even a frothy wall of water.<\/p>\n
The strongest waves may not be the first to arrive, and hazardous conditions could persist for hours.<\/p>\n
Additional updates are expected within the hour. For the latest information, visit tsunami.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n