Magnitude 8.7 quake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka; tsunami warnings issued for Japan, Alaska and Hawaii

A massive magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday, triggering tsunami warnings for parts of Japan, Alaska, and the Russian Far East. Authorities have urged coastal residents to move to higher ground.

Magnitude 8.7 quake strikes off Russia's Kamchatka; tsunami warnings issued for Japan, Alaska and Hawaii
A massive magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday, triggering tsunami warnings for parts of Japan, Alaska, and the Russian Far East. Authorities have urged coastal residents to move to higher ground.