Japan 8.9 Earthquake & Tsunami

Japan Hit With 8.9-Magnitude Earthquake, Massive Tsunami Follows

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Japan Hit With 8.9-Magnitude Earthquake, Massive Tsunami Follows

Max Read — An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale just hit off the coast of Japan on Friday, sending a massive, terrifying wave to the country's northeast and causing untold amounts of damage.

Here's what we know, as of 3:00 a.m. EST:

The initial quake, which hit at 2:46 local time on Friday, was among the largest to be felt in Japan since 1906. It was quickly followed by several smaller quakes, reaching as high as 7.1. Here's the magnitude of the confirmed quakes, in order, via Mike Poppel: 8.9, 6.4, 6.4, 6.8, 7.1, 6.3, 6.3, 5.8, 5.9, 6.3, 6.1, 6.1, 5.9, 5.8, 5.7, 5.6, 5.9, 5.4 and 6.2. At least two large waves, one as high as 33 feet, hit the Miyagi prefecture in the northeastern part of Japan, engulfing Sendai airport and decimating farm fields and towns. Fires and at least one roof collapse have been reported in Tokyo.

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