Japan and Hawaii issue tsunami evacuation orders after magnitude-8.7 earthquake off Russia – live updates

Hazardous waves from strong 8.7 quake are possible on the coast of Russia, Hawaii, Alaska and some Pacific islands after earthquake struck off Kamchatka

• Full report: Tsunami warning for Japan and the Pacific after powerful earthquake off Russia

TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company), operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant that suffered a triple meltdown triggered by the 2011 tsunami, has announced that discharge of treated water contaminated by the disaster has been suspended until today’s tsunami warnings are lifted.

Personnel engaged in the ongoing decommissioning work at the plant have also been temporarily evacuated.

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