US: Magnitude 9 Earthquake – Emergency Tsunami Warning for West Coast.
Washington D.C., August 13, 2025 – The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has issued an emergency warning for a magnitude 9 earthquake that occurred this morning near the West Coast of the United States. Seismologists warn of the risk of widespread tsunamis, threatening coastal areas from California to Oregon.
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| US Emergency Tsunami Warning for West Coast |
Time of occurrence: 6:42 a.m. local time.
Epicenter: Under the Pacific Ocean, about 50 km off the California coast.
Depth: 25 km, shallow type, making the destruction and shaking stronger than usual.
Intensity: 9.0 on the Richter scale – one of the rare strong earthquakes in this area.
Emergency warning
People living near the coast are asked to evacuate immediately to higher ground.
Authorities in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington have activated tsunami warning systems, closed ports, and evacuated hospitals and schools.
Media and social networks are constantly updating information, instructing people to stay away from dangerous areas.
Expected impact
Coastal cities may suffer serious damage to homes, transportation, and infrastructure.
The tsunami is expected to be 5–10 meters high, and may spread to further seas if the epicenter does not subside quickly.
Rescue teams and emergency forces have been deployed, ready to respond and assist in evacuating people.
Expert recommendations
Experts emphasize that: even areas hundreds of kilometers from the coast are at risk of being affected by small tsunamis, so it is necessary to comply with warnings and not return to dangerous areas until authorities confirm safety.
