Tsunami alerts: millions of residents of the Pacific evacuated after the earthquake recorded off Russia

On the other side of the Pacific. Meanwhile, Mexico also warned against a possible tidal wave, as well as Colombia, Peru and Ecuador, who have evacuations.

In Chile, the authorities evacuated 1.4 million people on the coast, “Maybe the most massive“Never carried out in the country according to the authorities. Consequently, No damage has been reported at this stage.”We were warned by speakers that it was best not to approach the coast“Said a fisherman from the Ecuadorian archipelago of the Galapagos. in Puerto Ayora.

“We feel a real fear: there is a feeling of uncertainty. we really do not know what will happen“Said Patricia Espinosa, a resident of Isabela Island, whose population was moved to places at altitude.

The national parks of the galapagos were temporarily prohibited from access. the visitors had to disembark tourist boats to take refuge on firm land.

tsunami alerts: millions residents pacific

In Peru. more than half of the ports, 65 out of 121, were closed and the suspension of fishing activities was recommended, while the inhabitants were encouraged to move away from the ocean.

Several waves measuring 1.5 meters have hit the island of Nuku Hiva, in the Marquesas archipelago, in French Polynesia.

The United States has issued a series of alerts of different levels in Alaska. California and Hawaii, where only a call for vigilance remains in force.