A major earthquake struck off the Russian coast. The quake triggered a tsunami alert across the Pacific. The United States Geological Survey reported the event. The impact zone included areas near Alaska. Japan also issued a tsunami advisory. Waves of up to one meter were possible. The earthquake occurred near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Initial reports indicate no major damage.
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