The 5th strongest earthquake in history, measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale, struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia today. Now Hawaii, Japan, Alaska, Russia, and the Pacific coast are on tsunami alert, while residents and tourists flee to higher ground.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the epicenter was located about 126 kilometers from Kamchatski and at a depth of 20.7 km. The Kamchatka Peninsula is located at the collision point between the Pacific and North American plates.

A few hours later, at least 4 whales have washed up on the Japanese coasts.

The coast guard has ordered the evacuation of ports in Hawaii, in Japan the waves are starting to hit Chiba prefecture and elsewhere. Waves over three meters are expected in multiple areas along the Pacific Ocean coast. Millions of people have been ordered to evacuate due to the danger it poses.Many areas are without electricity due to the damage from the earthquake.