Tsunami Advisory CANCELLED for B.C. - EmergencyInfoBC
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Tsunami - A magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred 80 miles (136 km) SE of Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia. A Tsunami Advisory was CANCELLED for all B.C. Tsunami Notification Zones.

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Tsunami Tsunami Advisory for B.C.

Updated on July 29, 2025 8:59 pm

Current situation

A magnitude 8.7 earthquake has occurred 80 miles (136 km) SE of Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia. A Tsunami Advisory is in effect for B.C. Tsunami Notification Zones A, B, C and D. This includes Haida Gwaii, the north & central coast, & the northeast & outer west coast of Vancouver Island.

  • Strong currents are likely, stay away from the shore.
  • Strong waves and currents are possible.
  • Waves and currents can drown or injure people who are in the water.
  • Currents at beaches and in harbours, marinas, bays, and inlets may be especially dangerous.
  • Do not go to the shore to observe currents or waves

Emergency map: https://governmentofbc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=950b4eec577a4dc5b298a61adab41c06