Tsunami Alert Issued for Marquesas Following Kamchatka Quake

A tsunami warning has been issued for the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Waves reaching up to 2.20 meters are expected. Residents are advised to move to higher ground. Other areas might experience minor waves below 30 cm, requiring no evacuation.

Local authorities in French Polynesia have issued a tsunami warning for the Marquesas Islands archipelago, anticipating waves between 1.10 and 2.20 meters overnight following a seismic event.

The alert comes in the wake of a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting urgent precautionary measures among residents.

Though only the Marquesas are expected to face significant impact, other archipelagos could experience smaller waves below 30 cm, which currently do not necessitate evacuations, authorities confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)