This earthquake was so powerful that a tsunami warning has also been issued in many countries.
Alarm bells are ringing on the beaches in areas such as the United States, Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Ecuador, and Hawaii.
According to the US Geological Survey, this is the most powerful earthquake in this region since 1952.
Along with Russia, a tsunami alert has also been issued on the coast of Japan and America's California.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, waves up to one metre (approximately 3.28 feet) high are expected to reach Japan's coastal areas after 0100 GMT (6:30 a.m. Indian Standard Time).
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been briefed on the situation.