The National Weather Service removed its Tsunami Advisory for the Oregon Coast after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Russia, and residents were advised to move to higher ground or evacuate the tsunami zone if a Tsunami Warning is issued.

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Eastern Russia on Tuesday triggered a widespread tsunami watch for much of the West Coast of the United States. In the Bay Area, coastal and bayshore areas remained under a tsunami advisory Wednesday morning until its expiration around 10:30 a.