Japan says powerful quake has hit near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, issues a tsunami advisory -

💨 Abstract

An earthquake of magnitude 8.0 struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting a tsunami advisory for Japan. The Japanese Meteorological Agency warned of potential waves up to 1 meter along Japan's Pacific coast. The earthquake was centered about 250 kilometers from Hokkaido and was felt slightly in the region.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff