“It’s better to be ready than to regret later,”
30 July 2025 | Manila, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has released Tsunami Information No. 2, following the magnitude 8.7 earthquake in russia that struck off the East Coast of Kamchatka, Russia at 7:25 AM (Philippine time).
Although the tsunami threat is not expected to be extreme, PHIVOLCS has issued an advisory for minor sea-level disturbance along Pacific-facing coastal areas of the Philippines, with expected tsunami wave heights of less than one (1) meter.
🌊 Wave Arrival Window & Duration
According to the advisory, the first tsunami waves are expected between 1:20 PM to 2:40 PM today, 30 July 2025. These initial waves may not be the largest, and further disturbances could continue for several hours.
📍 Areas Covered by the Tsunami Advisory
Residents in the following provinces are advised to be on alert and stay away from the beach and coastal areas until the advisory is lifted:
- Luzon: Batanes Group of Islands, Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes
- Visayas: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte
- Mindanao: Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, Davao del Sur, Davao de Oro
🚨 Recommended Actions
Authorities urge the public to:
- Avoid beaches and low-lying coastal areas.
- Stay away from the coast until the advisory is officially cancelled.
- Residents near shorelines in the listed provinces should move farther inland.
- Boat owners in harbors or shallow coastal waters should secure their vessels and stay offshore in deeper waters.
“It’s better to be cautious now than face regrets later,” officials remind the public, emphasizing the importance of preparedness even for minor disturbances.
📢 Final Note from PHIVOLCS
This will be the only tsunami information issued unless significant updates become available. For real-time updates, the public is advised to follow PHIVOLCS’ official channels: https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
✅ Update – Tsunami Advisory Now Cancelled
As of 4:40 PM, July 30, 2025, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has officially lifted the tsunami advisory related to the magnitude 8.7 earthquake off Kamchatka, Russia.
Based on sea level monitoring data, no significant disturbances or destructive waves were recorded. All previous precautionary measures are now lifted.
💬 “Any effects due to minor sea level disturbances have largely passed,” PHIVOLCS confirmed.
This is the final tsunami bulletin for this event.
