The danger from Wednesday's 8.8 magnitude earthquake appeared to be subsiding in most places, but Chile kept alerts at the highest level for most of its lengthy Pacific coast while New Zealand renewed a warning to avoid the water.

Tsunami currents have reached parts of the country and people should stay away from beaches until at least 3pm.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A powerful earthquake struck Russia in the far east on Wednesday morning. As reported by France 24, the Russian earthquake measured at M 8.8 triggered a tsunami in the northern Pacific region, prompting warnings in Alaska, Hawaii, and along the southern coast of New Zealand.

One of the most powerful earthquakes in history triggered a tsunami that made landfall in Russia, Japan and the US.