Tsunami waves have hit nations across the Pacific after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday local time, with millions of people urged to evacuate to higher ground.

Tsunami warnings have been issued in several countries after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia, with millions evacuated across Russia, the US and Japan

Tsunami waves have been reported in Hokkaido, northern Japan, and in Kamchatka, far-eastern Russia, following the 8.8 magnitude quake.