On July 30, 2025, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the strongest quakes ever recorded. It triggered tsunami warnings and advisories across the Pacific, including coastal British Columbia, the U.S. West Coast, Japan, New Zealand, and parts of South America.
Fortunately, no major damage or fatalities have been reported in Canada so far. The British Columbia tsunami advisory was cancelled by early morning on July 30. While the risk has now passed, this is a strong reminder that earthquakes can strike without warning.