The earthquake was powerful. One of the strongest ever recorded. Unlike 2011's Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, there was little damage.

A massive tsunami triggered by a powerful undersea earthquake near Russia has struck Japan’s coastline, resulting in at least one confirmed death and widespread damage. Monster waves battered several regions,

A massive 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific and along the U.S. West Coast.