VANCOUVER — A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting officials to assess the tsunami risk for British Columbia. The quake occurred at 11:58 a.m. Pacific Time. This region was previously affected by a significant earthquake in July.

The National Tsunami Warning Center is currently evaluating the potential danger for coastal areas of B.C. In addition, the B.C. Ministry of Emergency Management has issued a tsunami advisory for the Aleutian Islands and Amchitka Pass, located off the coast of Alaska.

The U.S. National Tsunami Warning System has indicated that while there is a threat to parts of the Pacific closer to the earthquake's epicenter, it is still too early to determine if Hawaii is at risk.

This recent earthquake follows a major 8.8-magnitude tremor that occurred in the same region about seven weeks ago, which was one of the most powerful earthquakes recorded since 1900. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as they gather more information.