Tsunami
Tsunami Advisory CANCELLED for B.C.
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Current situation
A magnitude 8.8 earthquake has occurred 80 miles (136 km) SE of Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia. A Tsunami Advisory has been CANCELLED for all B.C. Tsunami Notification Zones.
Tsunami Notification Zones
Earthquake summary
Local Time
16:24:52 PDT
Magnitude
8.8
Depth
46 miles (74 km)
Location
80 miles (136 km) SE of Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, Russia
Links and resources
Environment Canada Alerts
Use this site to view Tsunami Notification Zones on an interactive map.
National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC)
NTWC provides international information and alerts on earthquakes and potential tsunamis.
Natural Resources Canada
Earthquakes Canada provides information on earthquakes that occur in Canada including magnitude, location, time and felt reports.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
USGS provides international information on earthquakes.
Tsunami threat levels
Warning
Flood wave possible. Full evacuation suggested.
Advisory
Strong currents likely. Stay away from the shore.
Watch
Danger level not yet known. Stay alert for more information.
Information Statement
Minor waves at most. No action suggested.
Cancellation
Tidal gauges show no wave activity. Confirm safety for local areas.
Know your Tsunami Notification Zones
Zone A
North Coast and Haida Gwaii
Zone B
Central Coast and Northeast Vancouver Island Coast including Kitimat, Bella Coola, and Port Hardy
Zone C
West Coast of Vancouver Island from Cape Scott to Port Renfrew
Zone D
Juan de Fuca Strait from Jordan River to Greater Victoria (including the Saanich Peninsula)
Zone E
Strait of Georgia (including the Gulf Islands)
Greater Vancouver and Johnstone Strait