Moment massive earthquake hits Russia caught on camera as buildings shake and residents rush to safety
Watch: The moment world’s sixth largest earthquake strikes Russia
- This is the moment an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
- The powerful quake triggered a tsunami warning, with waves reaching 3-4 metres in Russia's Kuril Islands and 40cm off Hokkaido, Japan.
- Several people sustained injuries in Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.
- Tsunami warnings were issued for parts of Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and other coastal areas extending south towards New Zealand.
- Watch the video above.