Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off eastern coast of Russia, tsunami threat possible

(Fox News) – A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia early Friday local time, sparking warnings of a tsunami. The United States Geological Survey said the quake was about five miles deep and struck before 5 a.m. local time about 50 miles west of Nikol’skoye. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said

that hazardous waves are possible for coasts within 186 miles of the epicenter along the coasts of Russia. “Persons located in threatened coastal areas should stay later for information and follow instructions from national and local authorities,” the agency said. There is no tsunami danger for the U.S. West Coast, British Columbia, or Alaska, the agency added. READ MORE