Japan earthquake Six dead as quake, tsunami hit Japan A magnitude-8.9 earthquake hit northeastern Japan
Hawaii was put on ‘red alert’ today as the enormous earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan was expected to cause tsunamis across the Pacific Ocean.
The 8.9 magnitude quake has devastated Japan after it struck off its north eastern coast this morning and sent 30ft high waves sweeping through the city.
Repercussions of the quake are expected to hit Hawaii today as powerful tidal waves rip through the ocean.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii has widened its tsunami warning to include Hawaii and the rest of the Pacific Ocean.
Warning were issued Thursday at 9:31 p.m. HST. Sirens were sounded shortly afterward in Honolulu alerting people in coastal areas to evacuate. The first waves were expected to arrive at 2:55 a.m. HST Friday.
