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Tsunami risk appears to pass for U.S. after massive Russian earthquake; South American countries issue new warnings

A tsunami warning issued for Hawaii after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, an 8.8 magnitude in Russia's Far ...

Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific

Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.

Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know

One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded has sent a tsunami crashing into a Russian port and smaller waves ...

Sixth-Largest Earthquake on Record Triggers Global Tsunami Warnings

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Russia’s eastern peninsula and has led to evacuations in Hawaii and elsewhere.

Why Did Such a Powerful Earthquake Produce Such a Weak Tsunami?

The quake in Russia on Wednesday was among the strongest ever recorded — but in many places, the resulting wave was small.

Southern Calif. shaken by multiple earthquakes day after tsunami advisory

The quakes come just a day after a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck in Russia, prompting tsunami warnings along the ...

Tsunami fears ease following 8.8 earthquake: 'A great relief to us'

Memories are more recent – and much more raw – in Japan, where the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake struck with a ...

Recapping Tuesday's 8.8 earthquake and tsunami

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia Tuesday night, setting off tsunami warnings for coastlines across ...