A tsunami watch has been declared for the entire west coast of the United States following an 8.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Russia's western coast on Tuesday-reports say West Coast states could experience harsh waves early Wednesday The U.

The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said a tsunami watch was in effect for of California, Washington and Oregon on Tuesday after an 8.7 earthquake in Russia

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia's Pacific coast led to tsunami warnings in Hawaii and the US West Coast, impacting travel with flight delays and advisories; Hawaii experienced few effects, though caution remains advised.