SEATTLE — Washington’s coastal communities are under a Tsunami Advisory following a massive earthquake in Russia on Tuesday night.

The 8.8 quake hit in the Far East region of Russia, prompting tsunami warnings, watches and advisories for Japan, Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. West Coast.

A tsunami advisory warns of the potential for strong currents or waves that could be dangerous to people who are in or near the water, according to the National Weather Service.

People are urged to stay out of the water, and stay away from beaches and other waterways.

The tsunami advisory is applicable to the outer coast of Washington, according to the state’s Emergency Management Division. Ocean sensors are showing a possible 1 foot wave along some outer coast areas, the division said.

Inner Puget Sound counties of King, Pierce and Thurston are not under a tsunami threat, though officials say there may be unusual currents along the inner coast.

Here’s the latest updates from emergency management departments around Washington:

The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management says any impacts will likely be limited to the immediate shoreline and marinas. People are urged to stay away from all shorelines.

Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management urges people to stay away from low-lying coastal areas in Port Hadlock, Port Townsend and Discovery Bay until Wednesday morning.

Island County Emergency Management said it does not expect “any significant waves or extensive tsunami inundation.” People are warned of the potential for strong currents or dangerous waves. Those strong currents could last between 12 to 24 hours.

The department encourages people to stay out of the water and away from any beaches.

The county’s emergency management agency said it is not anticipating any evacuations and people are warned to stay off the beaches.

The county’s Department of Emergency Management said they feel “increasingly confident” that there will be no significant impacts to San Juan County as a result of the earthquake. 

Officials still urge people boating or in kayaks to be cautious of unusually strong currents after midnight and into Wednesday. People are urged not to swim in the ocean at this time.

Waves of 1 to 3 feet and strong currents are expected to arrive at low tide, according to Grays Harbor County Emergency Management. The wave arrival times are as follows:

Neah Bay 2340 PDT Jul 29 less than 1ft

Long Beach 2345 PDT Jul 29 less than 1ft

Moclips 2350 PDT Jul 29 0.8- 1.4 ft

Westport 2355 PDT Jul 29 less than 1ft

Port Angeles 0020 PDT Jul 30 less than 1ft

Port Townsend 0045 PDT Jul 30 less than 1ft

Bellingham 0110 PDT Jul 30 less than 1ft