New Delhi, July 30 -- One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused small tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand.

A Tsunami Advisory is in effect for the coastal areas of California. First wave arrival is expected around 1150 PM PDT. Multiple waves are expected, lasting for 10-36 hours. Move off the beach and out of harbors/marinas. Mariners are advised to get to depth of 30 fathoms, as per the National Weather Service

In Washington and Oregon, also on alert, the arrival of tsunami waves is estimated to begin between 2:35 am and 2:55 am ET (12:05 am-12:25 pm IST)

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