March 8, 2011 at 07:46 pm
A earthquake hit northern coast of Honshu, Japan on March 9, 2011. The Japan earthquake registered 7.2 on the Richter Scale; a 6.3 magnitude aftershock was felt shortly after.
A tsunami warning has been issued for Japan's northeastern coast. There have been no early reports of damage or injuries due to the Japan earthquake.
A tsunami warning has been issued for Japan's northeastern coast. There have been no early reports of damage or injuries due to the Japan earthquake.
A local meteorological agency warned that a tsunami of about 20 inches would hit the areas of Iwate, Miyaga, Fukushima around noon Wednesday.
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1:55 pm: Kudan Kaikan auditorium collapses: 600 had gathered for a graduation ceremony, 30 injured seriously.
1:53 pm: Television studio cameras shake as aftershocks continue.
1:52 pm: Tsunami warnings for Australia, New Zealand.
1:45 pm: Japan's disaster management team is headed by its prime minister Naoto Kan. One of the biggest earthquakes ever to hit the country, says met office.
Tsunami may hit Indonesia, Hawaii next.
1:26 pm: Japan has swung into disaster control mode following a tsunami and massive earthquake on Friday.
The country has shut down all its ports, airports and nuclear installations.
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