Japan Tsunami 2011 Photos

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Japan Tsunami Is One Of Biggest Ever Recorded

A Huge Earthquake and Tsunami Has Hit Japan. Here are Some Japan Tsunami and Earthquake Video

A large earthquake hit northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011. The Japan earthquake measured 8.8 on the Richter scale and set off a tsunami warning. Witnesses stated that the Japan earthquake lasted several minutes.


The Japan earthquake hit 125 kilometres off the eastern coast and has set off a tsunami. Officials state that waves as high as 20 feet could hit the coast.

Japan public broadcaster NHK Public showed Japan tsunami video that showed cars, trucks, houses and buildings being swept away by the tsunami.

A tsunami warning has also been issued for Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. A tsunami watch has been issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and US state of Hawaii.

Major Tsunami hits Japan After Massive Earthquake

A massive earthquake has hit the northeast of Japan triggering a tsunami that has caused extensive damage.



Japanese television showed cars, ships and even buildings being swept away by a vast wall of water after the 8.9 magnitude earthquake.

Officials said there could be a 10m (33ft) wave, with numerous casualties feared.

The quake struck about 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo at a depth of 20 miles, shaking the capital.

The tremor at 1446 local time (0546 GMT) was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks.

Seismologists say it is one of the largest earthquakes to hit Japan for many years.

The tsunami warning was extended to the Philippines, Indonesia and the Pacific coast of Russia.

Tsunami waves hit Japan's Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, officials said.

Japan's NHK television showed a massive surge of water sweeping away buildings, cars and ships.

The earthquake also triggered a number of fires.

There were also reports of injuries in Tokyo.