Sri Lanka, July 30 -- U.S. President Donald Trump urged people to "stay strong and stay safe" following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia's eastern coast on Wednesday, prompting widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including for the United States, Japan, and Hawaii.

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia early Wednesday, triggering tsunami waves that hit parts of Russia's Kuril Islands and Japan's northern island of Hokkaido.

"Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit https:...