An earthquake of 8.8 magnitude struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, Japan's meteorological agency said. After the earthquake, a tsunami with wave heights of 3 to 4 meters was recorded in parts of the Kamchatka region, according to Russia’s regional minister for emergency situations.  

The agency stated that the quake was reported at 8:25 am and registered a preliminary magnitude of 8. It issued an advisory for a tsunami of up to 1 metre along the Pacific coast of Japan. So far no damage has been reported.

US President Donald J Trump on X said, “Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit https://tsunami.gov for the latest information. STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!”