A tsunami sent waves into parts of Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Russian Far East early Wednesday.

The quake was one of the biggest ever recorded. Several people were injured, but none gravely. No major damage has been reported.

The danger appeared to be subsiding in most places, but Chile kept alerts at the highest level for most of its lengthy Pacific coast while New Zealand renewed a warning to avoid the water.

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New Zealand renews warnings

Authorities in New Zealand renewed an advisory late in the afternoon local time that urged people to stay out of the water and off beaches.

Officials said rebounding tsunami activity from South America meant that strong and unusual currents could continue for anot

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