Did Baba Vanga's July 2025 prediction come true? All you need to know

A massive 8.7 magnitude earthquake shook Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30, prompting tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Japan, Hawaii, and Australia.

Government officials claimed structural damage and evacuations, with experts warning that shallow underwater tremors can cause big waves, even in areas far from the origin of tremors.

In the aftermath of this 8.7 magnitude earthquake, the internet is flooded with rumours that appears to be Baba Vanga’s July 2025 prediction. Here’s what you need to know about Baba Vanga, her predictions, and whether they hold any ground? 

Baba Vanga’s 2025 prediction: Did it happen?

This natural disaster has sparked discussions around Baba Vanga’s predictions and similar prophecies.

Although, Baba Vanga herself didn’t predict this event, many are now linking it to Ryo Tatsuki, a Japanese manga artist often dubbed the “New Baba Vanga of Japan.”

What did Baba Vanga say 25 years ago?

Tatsuki in her book, titled The Future I Saw published in 1999, predicted that the sea around southern Japan would “boil” on 5th July.

While nothing alarming specifically happened on that date, many now speculate that her prediction might have referred to the month itself rather than the specific day.

The Kamchatka Quake: strongest in over 70 years

According to Russia’s Geophysical Survey, the earthquake struck about 119 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city with a population of around 180,000.

Locals described chaotic scenes as buildings shook violently, mobile networks went down, and electricity blackouts spread across region.

What causes a tsunami?

Tsunamis are typically triggered by sudden movements of the ocean floor, usually due to strong earthquakes, such as the 2025 Russian earthquake. The displaced water creates massive tsunami waves that can travel at speeds of upto 500 miles per hour (800 k/h), similar to a jet plane, causing widespread destruction when they reach land.

Tsunamis can be triggered by various events, including:

• Earthquakes
• Volcanic eruptions
• Underwater landslides
• Meteorite impacts

The word “tsunami” has been derived from the Japanese language, meaning “harbor wave.” Tsunamis are sometimes mistakenly referred to as “tidal waves”, but they are actually unrelated to ocean tides.

Related: Fast facts about tsunamis and the destruction they leave behind