Story:::This video shows the tsunami wave hitting a coastal town in the Sakhalin region of Russia after an earthquake
:: Severo-Kurilsk, Russia
:: July 30, 2025
These videos show buildings and other debris in the town of Severo-Kurilsk, flooded inland by strong waves and the entire coastline.
Reuters was able to confirm locations through buildings, bodies of water and terrain that matched satellite images. Reuters was able to confirm the date by confirming local reports and official statements.
Large earthquakes prompted warnings and evacuation across the Pacific Ocean. In the remote Russian region, several people were injured, while most of Japan’s coastal areas were evacuated.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the depth of the earthquake was 19.3 kilometers (12 miles), centered on 165,000 cities of 165,000, and centered on 119 kilometers (74 miles) northeastern. It modified the magnitude of the early 8.0 and reported 6.9 strong aftershocks.
