The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) assured that there is no tsunami threat here following the eruption.
The department said, based on continuous monitoring, tide gauge readings, international and local buoys, as well as information from the Regional Tsunami Service Provider’s website, there was no indication of a tsunami threat to Malaysia.
However, Japan’s Pacific coast was hit early Sunday by meter-high waves, prompting nearly 230,000 residents to move to higher ground. There were no immediate reports of injuries, but at least 28 boats either capsized, sank or floated away.
The eruption also sent waves to the US West Coast, with some exceeding 0.9m to 1.2m in height, according to the National Weather Service office in San Diego.
In California, the city of Santa Cruz was hit by flooding due to a tidal surge generated by the tsunami, videos retweeted by the US National Weather Service showed.
Meanwhile, Reuters reported that two people drowned after unusually high waves were recorded in several coastal areas in northern Peru. The nation also closed 22 ports as a precaution.