8.7 magnitude earthquake near Russia prompts tsunami alerts in California, Alaska and Hawaii | NYGazet

Tsunami alerts were issued for Alaska and Hawaii on Tuesday after a major, 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia, according to officials.

Alerts were also issued for Japan and Guam. 8.7 magnitude earthquake near Russia prompts tsunami alerts in California, Alaska and Hawaii An 8.7 magnitude earthquake near Russia prompts tsunami alerts along the West Coast, Alaska and Hawaii. An 8.7 ma... [1507 chars]