A tsunami watch has been declared for the entire west coast of the United States following an 8.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Russia's western coast on Tuesday-reports say West Coast states could experience harsh waves early Wednesday The U.

Tsunami waves hit the West Coast of the United States after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful ever recorded, struck off Russia’s coast. The impact is causing piers to close in California amid tsunami advisories and water surging in Hawaii.

According to the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center, the watch was in effect for the entire West Coast, including Washington and Oregon.