TOKYO -- One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8 magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for ...

A tsunami hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands, Japan and Hawaii and Alaska after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia. Warnings were in place for Alaska and other coasts ...

Vast stretches of the Pacific coastline were anticipating hours of surging waves and tidal swells, although major damage was not reported. By Ali Watkins From Japan to Hawaii and California, people ...

Officials from Japan to California issued warnings after an 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia’s coast. Hours later, there were no immediate reports of major damage, although some areas remained on alert.