Tsunami waves reach SoCal coast after massive Russia quake; tsunami watch canceled

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A tsunami advisory was downgraded to a watch, and then completely lifted, for most of the Southern California coast after a massive earthquake near Russia.

The advisory was in place for most of the night, with much of the California coastline seeing some form of tsunami waves. It now appears most of the threat has subsided.

City News Service contributed to this report.