Massive Tsunami Expected to Strike 5 States on the US West Coast — Experts Sound Alarm - video Dailymotion

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On June 3, 2026, the US West Coast experienced three moderate tremors near the Cascadia Subduction Zone, prompting renewed alarm from experts. A new analysis supported by NOAA indicates that a possible 9.0 magnitude rupture in the zone could unleash a gigantic tsunami towards Oregon, Washington, California, Alaska, and Hawaii. Specialists note that the last significant tsunami from Cascadia occurred in 1700 — suggesting the area is overdue for such an event. Scientists project a 15% probability of a rupture happening within the next half-century. Coastal areas are advised to promptly reassess their evacuation plans.

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00:00Scientists are sounding the alarm again.

00:02And this time, fresh earthquakes just off the U.S. west coast are making it impossible to ignore.

00:08On June 3, three moderate quakes rattled the Cascadia subduction zone, less than 100 miles off the Oregon coast.

00:16No tsunami alert was issued, but scientists say that's not the point.

00:20The Cascadia fault line is one of North America's most dangerous seismic zones.

00:25A new NOAA-backed analysis confirms that when it finally ruptures, and experts say it's not if, but when,

00:33the resulting earthquake could reach magnitude 9.0.

00:37What follows would be catastrophic.

00:39A massive tsunami with waves that could devastate Oregon, Washington, California, Alaska, and Hawaii.

00:47Scientists estimate a 15% chance of major rupture in the next 50 years.

00:52The last time it broke was 1,700.

00:55Residents from Seattle to San Francisco are being urged to know their evacuation routes right now.

01:01This is not a drill.

01:03The West Coast is watching a clock that no one can stop.

Massive Tsunami Expected to Strike 5 States on the US West Coast — Experts Sound Alarm

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