A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan's northeastern coast today (11th March 2011) at around 1:55 Pm local time, triggering a 4 meter (13 foot) tsunami that shook many tall buildings and washed away cars, along parts of the coastline.
Video showcased lots of cars, large ferries and some buildings being swept out to sea in the port city of Kamaishi in the province of Iwate.
The Japanese Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warming for the entire Pacific coast of Japan following the quake that struck about 125 kilometers off the eastern coast, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in the U.S. state of Hawaii said a tsunami warning was also in effect for Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. It said a tsunami watch was issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Hawaii. For live news please click here
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