The first waves reached Alaska and Hawaii early Wednesday morning, with other Western U.S. states bracing for impact

The earthquake was recorded at about 78 miles east-southeast of of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Tsunami alerts were triggered in Alaska, Hawaii, and California. In Hawaii, the tsunami warnings shifted to an advisory, and officials lifted evacuation orders. Much of coastal California was under a tsunami advisory, but areas like Crescent City remained under a tsunami warning early on July 30.