7.8 Quake Strikes Near Russia; No Tsunami Threat for Washington
• A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's Kamchatka region.
• A tsunami advisory was issued for Alaska but later lifted due to no significant threat.
• Washington state faced no tsunami threat following the earthquake.
7.8 magnitude quake hits Kamchatka region
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's Kamchatka region early Friday. The U.S. Geological Survey reported no immediate damage.
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