The Spanish media's editorial focus on July 30th was significantly reshaped by a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka peninsula. Early reports highlighting the Prosecutor General García Ortiz's impending trial and new details in the Koldo corruption case were quickly overshadowed by widespread tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Throughout the day, headlines tracked the evolving international situation, from the initial alerts to the arrival of first waves in Hawaii and evacuations in Fukushima, and subsequently, the gradual lowering of warnings, despite aftershocks. Domestically, the Prosecutor General's trial remained a background concern, with the government reiterating support. A new prominent domestic development was Santos Cerdán's appeal to the Constitutional Court for his release, citing proximity to the Prime Minister. Internal government dissent regarding the Prosecutor General's defense also emerged.