The National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) issued warnings, watches and advisories after the temblor struck about 7:30 p.m. ET on July 29, about 78 miles east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The city is in Kamchatka Krai, Russia, in the Far East of the country by the Pacific Ocean.

Tsunami waves have reached Hawaii and California after a powerful earthquake occurred off the coast of Russia. Here's what you need to know about the tsunami's impact and how long it might last.

Water levels were recorded above four feet on the north shore of Hawaii’s Oahu Island. University of Washington senior research scientist Yong Wei joins MJ Lee on “Early Start” to discuss.