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

Hawaii and parts of Japan downgraded tsunami warnings, with Hawaii lifting evacuation orders across the state while leaving a tsunami advisory in place.

Officials in Hawaii said residents who had evacuated could return to their homes.

Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan, the Adjutant General of the State of Hawaii Department of Defense, said an advisory means there is the potential for strong currents and dangerous waves, as well as flooding on beaches or in harbors.

The biggest wave recorded there was a 5.7 feet above sea level off of Kahulu, which is on the island of Oahu.

There have been no reports of major damage but there was some flooding near a hotel on the Big Island.

At the height of the tsunami concerns, tourists were urged to stay away from the coast and stay in place.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Tsunami waves have reached the California coast after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded.

A massive 8.8 earthquake struck near Russia Tuesday, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuations in more than 20 countries.

Tsunami waves have reached the California coast after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded.

Overnight, Hawaii downgraded its warning to an advisory, and people are now able to return home.

Tsunami waves hit the northern part of California around 1 a.m. and have made their way down the coast.

Beaches in Los Angeles County and Marina Del Rey will be closed until at least noon Wednesday.

Beaches along the Southern California coast are being closed as a safety precaution as the state deals with a tsunami advisory following an 8.8 earthquake near Russia.

Orange County Vice Chair Katrina Foley announced the county is closing all O.C. Parks-managed beaches, including Capo Beach, Salt Creek Beach, and Baby Beach.

"Under advisory protocol, the County deployed additional park rangers and OC lifeguards to support with clearing efforts of county beaches, as rip tides and rip currents are anticipated. The Dana Point Harbor Marina also notified boaters to prepare and even move boats to deeper waters if conditions worsen," said Foley.

Laguna Beach announced that its beaches are closed from 10 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday.

The city of Huntington Beach said it was closing its pier and beaches out of an abundance of caution. Officials were urging the public to stay out of the water.

The tsunami advisory also affected Los Angeles County beaches and harbors, including South Bay beaches.

"Port Police and emergency officials are actively responding to tonight's Tsunami Advisory. Residents and workers in and around the L.A. Harbor area are urged to stay alert, avoid the waterline, and follow official instructions," said L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on X.

L.A. officials warn the public to leave the beaches, marinas and harbors due the strong currents expected in the water.

There are no evacuation orders in place at this time; however, people in Marina del Rey are reportedly being asked to evacuate the boats there.

Southern California coast residents are on high alert as the state deals with a tsunami advisory following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Russia.

The tsunami is already having a number of impacts. At least eight flights from LAX to Hawaii have been canceled or diverted back to LAX.

This is being done to not add more people to the islands amid the evacuations and to reduce activity at the airports there.