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Hawaii officials say the timing of the tsunami warning and evacuation orders following this week's massive earthquake off Russia helped make for severe traffic congestion in some areas

Oprah Winfrey doesn’t even own the road

The earthquake near the east coast of the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia on July 30 2025 generated tsunami waves that have reached Hawaii and coastal areas of the US mainland. The earthquake’s magnitude of 8.8 is significant, potentially making it one of the largest quakes ever recorded.

Oprah Winfrey did not refuse to open her private road during Hawaii's tsunami warning, as viral posts suggested. Police and FEMA confirm the road was open and managed to help evacuate residents, allowing 50 cars at a time.

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The first waves have started to hit the US west coast, as authorities urge people to take action and move away

The 8.8 magnitude megaquake is the joint-sixth largest earthquake ever recorded and the first tsunami waves have already hit Oahu, Hawaii.

Hawaii governor Josh Green has declared a state of emergency as a tsunami warning was issued following a powerful undersea earthquake in the Pacific Ocean.

Waikiki hotel guests were evacuated after a powerful quake off Russia's coast. The event echoed 2004's deadly tsunami and tested Hawaii's updated warning systems.

The 71-year-old media mogul owns a stretch of road connecting Wailea to Kula via an inland route