Map: United States Geological Survey (USGS)

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UPDATE 1:15 PM: There is no tsunami threat to the West Coast, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center.

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Original post: A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula shortly after 12 p.m. PDT. As of this writing, “potential impacts to the West Coast of the United States are still being evaluated,” according to the Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services.

The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center reports a tsunami advisory for Amchitka Pass, Alaska, and a tsunami threat to Hawaii. There are no additional threats reported at this time.

We’ll update this post when we receive additional information.

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Graphic: National Tsunami Warning Center