"Destructive" tsunami waves of 1–2.5 metres (3 ft 3 in–8 ft 2 in) were observed in several islands in Vanuatu. The Vanuatu Meteorology & Geo-hazards Department said tsunami activity is expected to persist for the night of 15 January 2022.[41] Waves up to 0.8 metres (2.6 ft) in height were recorded in Hanalei, Hawaii.[2]