July 30, 2025 – Philippines
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has issued a tsunami advisory on Thursday following a powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia.
According to state seismologists, tsunami waves of less than one meter are expected to impact eastern coastal areas of the Philippines fronting the Pacific Ocean. The first waves are projected to arrive between 1:20 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. today, though PHIVOLCS cautioned that these initial waves may not be the largest, and tsunami activity could persist for several hours.
Authorities strongly warn the public to stay away from beaches and coastal areas until the advisory is lifted. Residents are urged to remain vigilant for unusual sea behavior and to follow updates from official channels.
The advisory covers the following provinces:
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Batanes Group of Islands
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Cagayan
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Isabela
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Aurora
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Quezon
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Camarines Norte
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Camarines Sur
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Albay
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Sorsogon
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Catanduanes
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Northern Samar
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Eastern Samar
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Leyte
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Southern Leyte
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Dinagat Islands
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Surigao del Norte
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Surigao del Sur
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Davao del Norte
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Davao Oriental
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Davao Occidental
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Davao del Sur
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Davao de Oro
PHIVOLCS emphasizes that there is no need to evacuate at this time, but coastal communities must remain alert and ready to act if conditions change.
