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

All Los Angeles County beaches were reopened Wednesday morning after the cancelation of a tsunami advisory that had been triggered by a massive earthquake off Russia's east coast.

The lifting of the advisory was announced shortly after 6 a.m. by the county's Office of Emergency Management.

"The Department of Beaches and Harbors is opening restrooms, accessways and parking lots at beaches it manages, as well as parking lots in Marina del Rey, hours earlier than anticipated," a news release said. The Dockweiler RV Park was also open.

Visitors were urged to check with the nearest lifeguard for information on current conditions and practice good judgment before entering the water.

Beach camp operators should check with lifeguards before any in-water activity, county officials said.

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday.

In a moment caught on video, doctors at a cancer clinic in the Kamchatka region kept operating as the quake shook their operating room.

In a moment caught on video, doctors at a cancer clinic in Russia's Kamchatka region kept operating as a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake shook their operating room.

The video shows them holding onto the operating table, bracing the patient during the strong shaking. They paused until the shaking ended and then continued with the surgery.

The patient is OK, and officials say those surgeons will be honored.

All tsunami advisories and watches have been lifted for most the Southern California coastline after fears of large waves overnight.

The only advisory still in place is for Santa Barbara County.

Ready Los Angeles County posted on X that the advisory was lifted, but that some areas may still see sea level changes.

"Decision to reoccupy beaches, marinas, and waterways must be made by local officials," the post read.

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

Meanwhile in Hawaii, a tsunami warning has been issued to an advisory.

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.