Tsunami watch issued for Hawaii, Alaska after 8.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Russia

Tsunami alerts were issued for Alaska and Hawaii connected Tuesday aft an 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck disconnected the seashore of Russia, according to officials.

An advisory was announced for Samalga Pass, Alaska, and Hawaii and Guam were enactment nether ticker portion the menace is being evaluated.

An advisory was besides issued for Japan's Pacific Coast regions of Hokkaido to Kyushu.

The earthquake occurred disconnected the eastbound seashore of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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