They're not sure a tsunami was even generated, but those on the Pacific coast should definitely keep an eye out.
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
There was a tsunami watch for the state of Hawaii, but it was downgraded to an advisory about 30 minutes ago. I haven't heard anything about the rest of the Pacific.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
According to the BBC's article, Fiji and New Zealand are under tsunami warnings, whereas the rest of islands in the Pacific are under a tsunami watch.
Kiwi Hatrackers, what are you hearing locally? How far are you guys from the coasts?
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
FOR ALL OTHER PACIFIC AREAS, THIS MESSAGE IS AN ADVISORY ONLY.
EVALUATION
IT IS NOT KNOWN THAT A TSUNAMI WAS GENERATED. THIS WARNING IS BASED ONLY ON THE EARTHQUAKE EVALUATION. AN EARTHQUAKE OF THIS SIZE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO GENERATE A DESTRUCTIVE TSUNAMI THAT CAN STRIKE COASTLINES IN THE REGION NEAR THE EPICENTER WITHIN MINUTES TO HOURS. AUTHORITIES IN THE REGION SHOULD TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THIS POSSIBILITY. THIS CENTER WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR SEA LEVEL GAUGES NEAREST THE REGION AND REPORT IF ANY TSUNAMI WAVE ACTIVITY IS OBSERVED. THE WARNING WILL NOT EXPAND TO OTHER AREAS OF THE PACIFIC UNLESS ADDITIONAL DATA ARE RECEIVED TO WARRANT SUCH AN EXPANSION.
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
Fiji should have been hit by now, I think, if one was generated...
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :