Oregon coast tsunami

Experts explain why Tuesday night’s tsunami was just a warning — but how to be prepared for the real emergency

July 31, 2025

The Lincoln Chronicle has put together a roundup on potential reasons why the West Coast was spared this week from a tsunami and helpful tips on how to be alerted and be better prepared next time.

Wednesday morning update: National Weather Service cancels tsunami alert; little effect on the central coast

July 28, 2025

A strong earthquake in eastern Russia triggered tsunami alerts 4,000 miles away on the Oregon coast Tuesday night, sending waves of concern among many residents but little fear of anything significant from a small surge expected to arrive between 11:40 p.m. and midnight.