Historic earthquake in Russia prompts tsunami alerts in western U.S.

(HAWAII) – A historic earthquake off the coast of Russia has prompted tsunami alerts in the United States on Tuesday evening. 

A Tsunami Warning has been issued for Hawaii, Alaska and parts of Northern California.

Other parts of California, Oregon and Washington are currently under Tsunami Watches. 

If it forms, a tsunami is expected to impact Hawaii around 7 p.m. their time, which is 1 a.m. our time.

The 8.7 Magnitude Earthquake that occurred Tuesday is likely one of the biggest to have occurred in the past few decades. 

You can track the most recent updates by following Meteorologist Jennifer Myers who is in Hawaii. Click here to watch.

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green held a press conference a short time ago: