What were to happen to an organism near an earthquake underwater?

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What were to happen to an organism near an earthquake underwater?

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If the earthquake displaces the water, it’ll create huge pressure wave. Organisms far enough in the water likely won’t be too affected as it would be akin to a huge, underwater wave to them. However, organisms in shallow water may be displaced onto land when the resulting tsunami hits.