(CN) - A tsunami advisory was issued for the West Coast Tuesday evening, following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia, which also prompted tsunami warnings for Hawaii and Alaska.
Tsunami sirens blared in Honolulu Tuesday afternoon as people there were encouraged to move to higher ground.
The National Weather Service warned that multiple waves were expected to hit coastal areas of California, starting around 11:50 Pacific Time and lasting for 10 to 36 hours. The agency urged people to move off beaches and out of harbors and marinas, and advised mariners to get to a depth of 30 fathoms.
This is a developing story and will be updated ...
Source: Courthouse News Service
