Tsunami warnings were issued for America and Canada following an earthquake in British Colombia. Tsunami advisories for northern California and Hawaii remain in place.
Based on the available data the tsunami threat has decreased and is now at the advisory level and not expected to increase.
Sea level changes and currents may still occur along all coasts that could be a hazard to swimmers and boaters as well as to persons near the shore at beaches and in harbours and marinas.
The threat may continue for several hours.
– The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center message
A tsunami advisory is also in operation from Gualala Point - located 80 miles northwest of San Francisco - to the state border with Oregon.
The Mayor of Honolulu, Peter Carlisle, told Hawaii News Now that "no all clear" has been given and tsunami warnings are still in place.
Image of the waves at Paia Bay in Maui, Hawaii Credit: APTN
Mr Carlisle warned residents not to return to the evacuation zone and to "err on the side of safety", adding, "We will make certain that the danger has passed".
"Basically this tsunami is pointed right at us," Mr Fryer said. "It's not just one wave, it's a succession of waves... We are recommending coastal evacuation".
