What you need to know
- An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's far east yesterday. It was measured at a magnitude 8 and an 8.7.
- Early on Thursday morning, NEMA said New Zealand could still expect "strong and unusual currents" and "unpredictable surges" at the shore.
- This threat was likely to remain in force until at least midday today.
- A tsunami sent waves into parts of Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the US West Coast, but some countries have since lifted warnings.
- Waves crash into Japan coast after 8.8 magnitude shake off Russia - watch on TVNZ+
