Massive earthquake off Russian coast sparks tsunami warnings across Pacific

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia set off multiple tsunamis in the northern Pacific early Wednesday, with authorities from Hawaii to New Zealand issuing warnings. The quake was recorded as the world's strongest since the shock that caused meltdowns at a Japan nuclear power plant in 2011.

Jul 31, 2025 - 23:04
Massive earthquake off Russian coast sparks tsunami warnings across Pacific
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia set off multiple tsunamis in the northern Pacific early Wednesday, with authorities from Hawaii to New Zealand issuing warnings. The quake was recorded as the world's strongest since the shock that caused meltdowns at a Japan nuclear power plant in 2011.