Tsunami Waves Begin Hitting Hawaii Just After 7:15 p.m. Local Time After 8.8 Earthquake Near Russia

Over 3,000 people evacuated the Kamchatka region in Russia as a precaution.

As tsunami waves began hitting Hawaii, authorities continued to monitor the situation. The tsunami threat has since been downgraded, but officials still warn residents to avoid coastal areas due to the ongoing risk of dangerous currents.