US Emergency Tsunami Warning for West Coast

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.

US Emergency Tsunami Warning for West Coast

Event details

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.

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latest weather on Tropical Storm Erin in the Atlantic

latest weather on Tropical Storm Erin in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Erin – which formed on August 11, 2025 in the eastern Atlantic, about 430 miles (690 km) from Cabo Verde – currently has sustained winds of 45 mph (72 km/h) and is moving west at 20–23 mph (32–37 km/h). According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Erin is likely to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season on Thursday, and could even reach Category 3 status by the end of the week if conditions are favorable.

Expected Development

Scenario 1 – Rapid Intensification: The Bermuda High System will pull the storm north, away from the Caribbean and the United States.

Scenario 2 – Slow Intensification: The storm could track more westerly, approaching the U.S. East Coast before changing course, increasing the risk to islands and coastlines.

The forecast model currently favors a northward turn over the Caribbean, but it is still worth monitoring.

Impacts and warnings

In São Vicente (Cabo Verde), the storm has caused severe damage, killing six people, including four children.

There are no hurricane warnings for the U.S. coast, but the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, and the U.S. East Coast are advised to monitor the forecast closely.

Quick summary:

Characteristics Details Current status Tropical storm, winds of 72 km/h, moving west Forecast to streng then Into hurricane (Thursday), possibly reaching Category 3 Road Likely to turn north, avoiding the Caribbean & U.S.Current risks Caused heavy damage in Cabo Verde Advice Close monitoring, prepare response plans

Sources: AP News, The Washington Post, People.com.

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