Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia’s Far East – with warnings issued for Japan, Hawaii and Alaska | World News

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a 4-meter tsunami, causing evacuations and damage, with injuries reported in the region. Tsunami warnings have been issued for Japan, the Philippines, Hawaii, and parts of Alaska, while aftershocks are expected for the next month, prompting alerts in coastal areas as far as New Zealand.

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