The Tsunami Advisory for Maui County, issued after a powerful earthquake off Russia’s coast, was lifted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. According to the County of Maui, the National Weather Service ended the advisory, and assessments confirmed no significant damages or injuries. Residents and visitors were cleared to resume normal activities.
Minor flooding was reported near Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, but no major property or business impacts occurred. The Maui Emergency Management Agency is accepting online damage reports. Traffic and roadways are normal, recreational areas and facilities have reopened, and Maui Bus services are operating without issues after brief delays this morning, as reported by the County of Maui.
Maui County officials said water systems were back to normal by 11 p.m. on Tuesday after precautionary valve closures following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka that triggered a tsunami warning and evacuations. The Department of Environmental Management reported no damage to the Wailuku pump station despite nearby debris. In Lahaina, a mechanical issue at the Napili 3 pump station is being repaired, with a portable pump providing temporary wastewater service. Residents are advised to download the Genasys Protect App and sign up for Maui Emergency Management Agency Alerts for updates, as stated by the County of Maui.
