after 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused tsunami

Hawaii was thrown into chaos after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the state Saturday evening.

The massive tremor was sparked by an earthquake that occurred off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia.

The quake hit Hawaii – which shares the Pacific Ocean with Russia – around 8.49pm local time, followed by a tsunami watch at 9.03pm.

The tsunami watch was cancelled after the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center found there was no threat to the state.

‘Based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat to the state of Hawai‘i,’ the agency said.

‘This will be the final message issued for this event unless additional data are received.’

Scientists decided to call the watch off after looking at the earthquake’s preliminary seismic information that helps determine if the tremor sparked a tsunami.

Several people took to social media to share their relief after hearing of the tsunami watch cancellation.

[Watch] has been canceled. Relax. Enjoy your Mai Tai,’ Judy Kelley said in a local Facebook group.

‘Thank God Amen,’ wrote another.

‘Cancelled..Hallelujah,’ someone else commented.

Earlier, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Kamchatka, located on the east coast of Russia.

The tsunami threat was initially issued off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System.

Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situation warned residents near the tremor that they should under ‘no circumstances’ go to shore to watch the anticipated tsunami.

The Ministry also informed locals that ‘the height of the waves that may reach the coast is not high.’

Following the alert, several quakes hit over the course of an hour off the coast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, per USGS.

The first was a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.7 then multiple others, measuring at 7.4, 6.7 and 6.6, according to USGS.

Several smaller quakes then followed in the same area.

A video captured the moment one of the tremors hit Russia, as the inside of a home was seen shaking as people screamed in the background.

A massive 9 magnitude earthquake rocked Kamchatka in November 1952, sparking a Pacific-wide tsunami that reached the shores of Hawaii.

The destructive waves ruined boats, demolished piers, and knocked down power lines as a result.

A small bridge that connected Cocoanut Island to Hilo Bay was also damaged by a monstrous 12ft wave at the time.

Although the tsunami watch was cancelled, social media users urged locals to remain vigilant because ‘the surge still exists.’

‘Just FYI,’ one local said. ‘I’ve been through a lot of watches and warnings. The surge still exists.

‘I’ve seen many pulled out to sea because of this. Stay vigilant. Don’t be stupid and think you’re invincible while picking ‘opihi or diving during this time.’

‘Opihi, also known as Limpets, are snails commonly found on the shores of Hawaii. The sea creatures are known to be eaten by locals.

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