Tsunami Advisory After Powerful Kamchatka Quake

A significant earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, registering a magnitude of 8.0, prompted Japan's meteorological agency to issue a tsunami advisory. The advisory warns of waves up to 1 metre along Japan's Pacific coast. The earthquake, located 250 kilometers from Hokkaido, was slightly felt.

Japan's meteorological agency has issued a tsunami advisory following a powerful earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday.

The earthquake, registering a preliminary magnitude of 8.0, led to concerns of potential tsunami waves rising to 1 metre along the Pacific coast of Japan.

According to Japan's NHK television, the quake was centered about 250 kilometers from Hokkaido and was reported to be only slightly felt in the area.