Russia lifts tsunami warning
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Five powerful quakes, including one with a magnitude of 7.4, struck in the sea off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
The watch was issued at 9:03 p.m. after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, but canceled after there was no threat to Hawaii.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre announced the end of a tsunami threat to Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after five strong earthquakes, the largest at 7.4 magnitude, struck offshore. Initial tsunami warnings were downgraded as the situation stabilized.