Following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan's Pacific coastline is under tsunami alert, with potential waves reaching 3 meters. Evacuations are underway from Hokkaido to Wakayama,

Huge waves were seen reaching the coastline of Hokkaido in Japan on Wednesday (July 30) after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.

Live coverage from Hokkaido prefecture as a tsunami strikes northern Japan and Russia’s Kuril Islands following undersea seismic activity. Emergency alerts issued; authorities urge residents to move to higher ground.