BREAKING NEWS: Japan 7.3 Magnitude earthquake, tsunami warning issued!

[Ronzkie23]

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Japan earthquake tsunami warning issued


A tsunami warning has been issued after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's eastern coast.
The epicentre of the quake was about 245km (150 miles) south-east of Kamiashi at a depth of about 36km, the US Geological Survey said.
The quake was felt in the capital Tokyo, media report.
The tsunami warning was issued for the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, which was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
The US-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no threat to the wider Pacific Ocean but that a tsunami could be generated that was destructive for local coastlines.
Warnings of the tsunami height varied between 50cm and 2m.
Evacuations have been ordered from some of the affected areas.
Buildings were reported to have swayed in Tokyo for several minutes.
Are you in Japan? Have you been affected by the earthquake? Please tell us your story using the form below.

Source: BBC News - Japan earthquake tsunami warning issued

i- i hope wala ra'y naapektuhan ani nga earthquake specially ato mga kababayan OFW.. i hope my mom was OK.. i should call her now through SKYPE... please pray everyone that no one get hurt...

[wire]

...nasad? grabe jud na dihang lugara... oi. Paksit nasad ning mga seasiders.... I think murag kaning <9.0 magnitude normal ra ni sa ila. not unless kung >9.0 magnitude mao na mo-panic na jud ang mga tao ani. hehehe! i believe murag informative ra ni sa ila ang 7.3 magnitude karon.

Japan earthquake tsunami warning issued


A tsunami warning has been issued after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's eastern coast.
The epicentre of the quake was about 245km (150 miles) south-east of Kamiashi at a depth of about 36km, the US Geological Survey said.
The quake was felt in the capital Tokyo, media report.
The tsunami warning was issued for the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, which was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
The US-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no threat to the wider Pacific Ocean but that a tsunami could be generated that was destructive for local coastlines.
Warnings of the tsunami height varied between 50cm and 2m.
Evacuations have been ordered from some of the affected areas.
Buildings were reported to have swayed in Tokyo for several minutes.
Are you in Japan? Have you been affected by the earthquake? Please tell us your story using the form below.

Source: BBC News - Japan earthquake tsunami warning issued

i- i hope wala ra'y naapektuhan ani nga earthquake specially ato mga kababayan OFW.. i hope my mom was OK.. i should call her now through SKYPE... please pray everyone that no one get hurt...

[xyberblue]

Medyo kusog jd btaw, dugay pajd nahuman.

[Ronzkie23]

USGS: Magnitude 6.2 aftershock hits Japan following strong quake. Epicenter at 218km southeast of Ofunato, Japan

Source: M6.2 - 218km SE of Ofunato, Japan 2012-12-07 08:31:14 UTC

[myLADY]

kuyawa gd, cge lang ni cla g earthquake

[KE-25]

Wish our Asian Neighbors are safe now , Prayers go out to Japan.

[Ronzkie23]

NHK: One meter tsunami recorded near Miyagi prefecture following strong Japan quake

Source: Via ANCALERTS (FB)

[Ronzkie23]

FLASH: Tokyo Electric Power orders workers to evacuate Fukushima nuclear plants after tsunami warning: Kyodo

Source: BMPM (FB)

[loyz]

mayta tawn dili lang grabe ang tsunami kun naa man jud gani. As much as possible wala lang tawn.

[Tamblot]

Quite alarming for a country that lies along one of the active plates in the pacific region. Hopefully the people out there are well prepared this time.