Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off its northeastern coast Friday, triggering a four metre tsunami that washed away cars and tore away buildings along the coast near the epicentre.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Following the massive earthquake hitting off the coast of Japan, tsunami warnings have been issued for coastal areas across the Pacific, including areas across Japan.
Tsunami surges across Japan following 8.9 earthquake

A massive surge of water has caused swathes of devastation across Japan, after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck off shore, prompting a four-metre tsunami.
From : The Sydney Morning Herald
2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami
The 2011 Sendai, Japan earthquake was an 8.9 magnitude earthquake, and was measured 8.4 on the JMA seismic intensity scale. It was located off the east coast of Tohoku, Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 05:46:23 UTC at a depth of 24.4 km (15.2 miles). Originally a 7.9, it was upgraded to an 8.8, then again to an 8.9 by the United States Geological Survey. (Wikipedia)
From : Wikipedia
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