A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, sending shockwaves across the region and triggering tsunami alerts as far as Alaska. According to the U.S.

A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, shaking buildings, sending residents fleeing into the streets, and sparking tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Caught ...

The highest hazard areas are near major, active faults. But strong and damaging shaking is "possible anywhere in California." ...