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Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know
Tsunami warnings are being downgraded in most areas following one of this century’s most powerful earthquakes in Russia.
What is the largest earthquake ever recorded?
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake – one of the most powerful in recorded history – struck off the coast of Russia Tuesday, prompting tsunami watches and warnings around the globe. But how does it measure up with the strongest earthquakes in history?
A record-setting earthquake is sending tsunami waves toward several US states. Here’s what we know
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday local time, sending tsunami waves
See photos and videos following Russian earthquake, tsunami warnings
Tsunami waves also arrived in Washington State. Weather officials said "strong and unusual" currents were likely, but coastal inundation was not expected. As of 5:45 local time in
Earthquake off Russia’s coast is among strongest ever recorded
The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula could be among the six strongest on record, according to U.S. geological authorities.
Tsunami warnings scaled back across northern Pacific
Tsunami warnings have been scaled back across much of the northern Pacific after a huge earthquake off eastern Russia. The earthquake, which hit near Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, is one of the most powerful ever recorded.
8.8 Russia earthquake one of the biggest ever recorded. See the full list of megaquakes
These are the top earthquakes around the world, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan
Tsunami warning sirens blared Tuesday in Honolulu and people moved to higher ground. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami measuring 40 centimeters (1.3 feet) was detected in Tokachi, on the southern coast of Hokkaido,
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Tsunami advisory issued for West Coast, including Oregon and Washington, after quake strikes near Russia
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Magnitude-8.8 earthquake hits off Russia's east coast, sparking tsunami warnings in Japan, United States
A powerful magnitude-8.8 earthquake has struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, sparking tsunami warnings and evacuations in Japan and the United States.
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