Video Earthquake and Tsunami in japan 2011

As recorded in Video Earthquake and Tsunami in japan 2011 an earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter Scale struck the northeastern coast of Japan around 0546 GMT on Friday.

The biggest earthquake to hit Japan since records began 140 years ago struck the country's northeast coast on Friday. This caused the tsunami four meters in the port city Kamishi and tremors that shook buildings in the capital Tokyo, more than 300 miles away.



After the incident with the strength of 8.8 Richter earthquake which struck Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency immediately issued tsunami warnings throughout the eastern coastal areas of Japan, which faces the Pacific Ocean. Tsunami warning in Japan turned out not only for that country, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii Tsunami warning has been declared by an earthquake in Japan to several countries including, Russia, Marcus Island, and the Mariana Islands.

In addition to the above countries, tsunami alert by an earthquake in Japan also issued for other countries, including Indonesia, Guam, Taiwan, Philippines, and for the state of Hawaii, USA.