According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanoes and Seismology (P HIVOLCS), some coastal areas of the country adjacent to the Pacific Ocean may experience sunns under 1m high. The first Tsunami is forecast to hit these areas from 12:20 to 1:40 pm today (Vietnam time).
The Indonesian Meteorological and Geophysical Agency also issued a similar warning, saying that some coastal areas of the country could see sunsones below 0.5m high this afternoon.
In Japan, all workers at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant - which had a serious nuclear incident after the 2011 earthquake and Tsunami - have been evacuated, according to AFP.
A spokesperson for Tokyo Power Company (TEPCO) said: We have evacuated all workers and employees from Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant. No abnormalities have been reported at the present time".
US issues Tsunami warning for the entire Pacific region
On Truth Social, US President Donald Trump called on people to keep their spirits up and safe after a series of Tsunami warnings were issued for Hawaii, Alaska and the entire West Coast of the US.
Due to a major earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami warning is in effect in Hawaii. Tsunami watches have also been issued for Alaska and the entire US Pacific coast. Japan is also in the risk zone. Visit tsunami.gov for the latest information. Keep it up and stay safe, Trump wrote.
The expected time of the Tsunami hit areas of the US according to Vietnam time on July 30
Aleutian Islands (Alaska): A 30cm high wave was recorded on volcanic island Amchitka, Alaska, at around 7:14. Meteorologists said this was the "highest water level recorded above the tidal level" since the Tsunami.
Kodiak, Alaska: At around 11:20 a.m. on July 30.
Southeast Alaska: From 11:45 to 12:35.
Hawaii: At about 12:15 noon today.
Washington and Oregon: From 1:45 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.
Northern California: At around 1:50 p.m., it entered San Francisco Bay at 2:40 p.m.
Southern California: At around 3:00 p.m.
The intensity of the sunny spells at each location has not yet been determined, but authorities in the US, Japan and countries in the region are closely monitoring the developments. People in coastal areas are advised to move to high ground and follow announcements from local authorities.
