8.7 Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia Triggers Tsunami Warnings Across Northern Pacific

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Tsunami warnings are in place for Alaska, Hawaii, and other Pacific Islands, while a tsunami watch is in place for the U.S. West Coast.

An 8.7 magnitude earthquake has hit off the east coast of Russia, and has triggered tsunami warnings across the northern Pacific Ocean.

The quake, which struck at 7:24 p.m. ET, had an epicenter at a depth of 18.2 kilometres off the coast of Kamchatsky, Russia.

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