The small swell gently rocking the boat at Marina del Rey on Wednesday morning was a welcome sight following the tsunami recommendation issued in the wake of a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the Russian coast a few hours ago.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s boat and helicopter deputies were seen Tuesday night, informing people in the Marina area that the tsunami clock had been upgraded to recommendations for the coastal region of Southern California.
“It’s very limited because we pass through many instruments across the waters, especially at the vast distances of the Pacific Ocean,” said KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo. “We’re not looking at satellite radars where the storm is in the air. We’re talking about surface-level things, so it’s a bit hard to get all of that information… and we’re always being careful.”
Tsunami alert explained
The tsunami recommendation was expected to remain until Saturday due to strong currents and wave threats, but was cancelled by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials on Wednesday morning.
“The tsunami was generated by this event, but poses no threat to these areas,” NOAA said in the update. “Small sea level changes may be seen in some areas. Decision on replicated hazard zones must be made by local governments,” the statement reads.
Tuesday’s tremors, about 80 miles from Russia’s east coast, was the biggest since Japan struck a 9.0 magnitude in 2011.
On July 30, 2025, Newport Beach will see small waves after a major earthquake in Russia just hours ago. (KNN) After a major earthquake in Russia a few hours ago, small waves are seen in Long Beach on July 30, 2025. (knn) (tsunami.gov via noaa)
Many people in Newport Beach were swimming and fishing in the water despite warnings from officials about possible tsunamis.
Newport Beach police were seen telling people to get out of the water and leave the area. They eventually closed the gate to the pier around midnight.
Several other Southern California piers and beaches were closed as a precaution on Tuesday evening.
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