HUGE 7.9 Earthquake Hits Northern Japan

Posted by Kyle Yates in Japan Related

A very large earthquake just hit northern Japan at 2:46pm. The early report of the size is currently 7.9. Japanese TV is reporting the earthquake in all languages warning people along the coastal areas to evacuate ASAP for fear of tsunami.

The tsunami warning is reporting a wave possibly up to 3 meters high.

A few buildings are on fire, but the damage doesn’t look to be major. Traffic in Tokyo has come to a complete halt and people are frantic.