Powerful 8.7 earthquake off Kamchatka triggers tsunami alerts across Pacific coastlines

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Russia Earthquake Today: A massive earthquake measuring 8.7 struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, prompting widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Evacuations were ordered in parts of Russia and Japan, while the United States issued alerts for Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of the West Coast. Officials reported no injuries so far, though some damage occurred near the quake's epicentre. Tsunami waves as high as 3 to 4 metres were recorded in parts of Kamchatka, raising concerns in coastal communities throughout the region.