BREAKING NEWS: JapanVeterans.com Issues Emergency Bulletin Following Massive Earthquake Near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula — Tsunami Advisory in Effect Across Japanese Pacific Coast

Time: 10:45 PM JST
Source: JapanVeterans.com Staff Newsroom
For Immediate Release

🇯🇵 JapanVeterans.com Urges American Veterans in Japan to Take Immediate Precautions Following Major Earthquake Off Russian Coast

Today at approximately 11:07 AM UTC (8:07 PM JST), a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck near the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench, just off Russia’s Far Eastern coast. The seismic event, one of the strongest recorded in the region in decades, triggered tsunami advisories for Japan’s eastern seaboard. Waves up to 3 meters (10 feet) in height are projected to reach parts of Japan’s Pacific coastline.

As of the latest reports:

• A 40-centimeter (15.7 inches) tsunami has already reached Nemuro, Hokkaido.

• Evacuation orders are in effect in coastal areas from Hokkaido to Wakayama Prefecture.

• No casualties or severe structural damage have been confirmed in Japan as of press time.

• The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant paused operations and relocated staff as a precaution. No abnormalities in radiation levels have been reported.

⚠️ Key Alerts for U.S. Veterans Residing or Stationed in Japan

As a trusted information hub for America’s veteran community in Japan, JapanVeterans.com is urging all U.S. veterans and their families to follow these critical guidelines:

1. Move to Higher Ground: If you are in a tsunami advisory zone, evacuate to elevated areas immediately. Do not wait for sirens or visible wave activity.

2. Monitor Official Sources:

   • Japan Meteorological Agency: www.jma.go.jp

   • NHK World Live Feed: www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/live

   • U.S. Embassy Tokyo Alerts: jp.usembassy.gov

3. U.S. Embassy Emergency Contact:
   Phone: +81-3-3224-5000 (24/7)
   Email: ACSTokyo@state.gov

4. Military Bases: All DoD personnel and veterans near bases in Yokosuka, Misawa, Zama, Sasebo, Iwakuni, and Okinawa are instructed to adhere strictly to installation-wide Force Protection Condition (FPCON) procedures and monitor command center updates.

5. Prepare Emergency Kits:

   • Passport, military ID, health insurance info

   • Flashlight, batteries, bottled water

   • First aid kit, medications, non-perishable food

   • Power banks and fully charged communication devices

📍 Areas Under Heightened Advisory

Region Tsunami Wave Expected Advisory Level Hokkaido (Nemuro, Kushiro) 30–50 cm Active Tohoku (Miyagi, Fukushima) 50 cm–1 m Active Kanto (Ibaraki, Chiba) 1–2 m Active Shizuoka to Wakayama Up to 3 m Active

Local governments are issuing real-time emergency broadcasts. Please ensure you have your phone’s emergency alert system enabled.

🗺 Historical Context: American Veterans in Japan

Japan is home to one of the largest overseas U.S. veteran populations in the Pacific. With more than 50,000 veterans and their dependents, many of whom reside in tsunami-prone areas, this incident is a sobering reminder of the region’s vulnerability. In 2011, following the Great East Japan Earthquake, American veterans played critical roles in local recovery and civilian aid through efforts like Operation Tomodachi. Today’s emergency once again underscores the importance of readiness, vigilance, and cross-cultural community coordination.

🧭 JapanVeterans.com’s Mission During Crisis

As the leading digital platform serving the U.S. veteran community in Japan, JapanVeterans.com remains operational 24/7 to deliver:

• Verified safety updates

• Embassy and consulate coordination

• Base-specific alerts

• Translation of Japanese government notices into English

• Real-time site-wide bulletins and public service announcements

🚨 Hashtags for Monitoring

#JapanTsunamiAlert
#VeteransInJapan
#JapanQuake2025
#SafeVeteransJapan
#KamchatkaEarthquake

📝 Final Note

No tsunami warnings have been issued for the U.S. West Coast at this time, but Hawaii and Alaska remain on advisory.

If you are a veteran in Japan, stay vigilant. Follow trusted authorities, prioritize your safety, and support others in your network. JapanVeterans.com will continue to update this alert as new facts become available.

Stay safe. Stay prepared. Stay informed.