US citizens under threat of huge tsunami as sixth-strongest earthquake rocks the planet
Severo-Kurilsk in Russia has been severely impacted by the earthquake (Kamchatka of Geophysical Survey/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Where will the tsunami hit? Full list of areas at risk revealed
It’s not just the US that is being impacted by the earthquake as more than 1.9 million people in Japan have been told to evacuate.
The country’s weather agency has said a tsunami wave of 4.3ft has reached the northern Iwate prefecture.
Varying tsunami alerts have been issued in parts of China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Guam, Peru and the Galapagos Islands.
As per the Financial Express the full list of islands under threat are:
- Guam
- Palau
- Solomon Islands
- Marshall Islands
- Midway Atoll
- Wake Island
- Johnston Atoll
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Yap
- Pohnpei
- Korsae
- Chuuk
- Aleutian Islands
How to stay safe during a tsunami
The National Weather Service says those who are in a tsunami hazard zone and receive an official warning should stay away from the coast until the alert if lifted.
Furthermore, if you are asked to evacuate, then you should head to high ground or inland as quickly and safely as possible.
It’s also advised you set up multiple ways to receive warnings prior to a potential tsunami, including text message alerts from your local government.