Tsunami alert issued for Pacific islands and Japan after magnitude-8 earthquake off Russia – live updates

Hazardous waves from strong magnitude 8 quake are possible on the coast of Russia and Japan, USGS says, after earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka

Per the latest alerts:

Russia could see waves greater than 3 metres.

Japan could see waves of 1 to 3 metres.

Hawaii could see waves of 1 to 3 metres.

Pacific islands including Midway Island, Johnston Atoll and Palmyra Island could see waves of 1 to 3 metres.

Palau, the Marshall Islands and the Philippines could see waves of 0.3 to 1 metres.

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