Thorough preparation and disaster readiness helped the Kamchatka region avoid casualties in the earthquake and tsunami, the Kremlin said.

Russia and Japan have lifted or downgraded tsunami warnings, with the US taking similar action in some areas.

On the afternoon of 30/7, many tourists planning trips to Japan began inquiring about postponing their itineraries after a tsunami warning was issued following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia.

Tsunami waves crashed onto the shores of several countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Far East.

A 4-meter tsunami flooded Severo-Kurilsk, Russia, after an 8.8 magnitude offshore earthquake, sweeping away several homes.

Tourism in Hawaii was disrupted, and many tourists were stranded while visiting attractions after tsunami warnings were issued this morning.