Huge waves hit the coast of Japan and flooded in Hawaii following the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Russia this morning.

Arab Weather - Huge tsunami waves hit several areas following the violent earthquake that struck eastern Russia on Tuesday morning, measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale. Japanese authorities warned residents to avoid approaching the coastline after massive waves extended towards the coast, while floodwaters submerged areas in Hawaii after tsunami waves reached the area.

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Tsunami waves are visibly pushing inland, flowing up the river at Kujūkuri Beach in Eastern Japan's Chiba Prefecture. Tsunami pic.twitter.com/6ygTzJfSzp

— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) July 30, 2025

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Following the M8.8 earthquake, at least four whales were washed ashore in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. pic.twitter.com/8U6KDcOHRO

— NewsGate (@news__gate) July 30, 2025

WATCH: Violent tsunami waves crashed into Tokaicho, in the southeastern part of Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, at 12:00 PM local time. pic.twitter.com/1Y1ylZfM4T

— Intel Tower (@inteltower) July 30, 2025