
8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900
Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.
Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.
Civil Defence has issued a marine tsunami warning for New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan early tonight, NZ time, but says it does not expect it to pose a threat for people on land.
Civil Defence says there is a potential threat of a tsunami reaching New Zealand after a magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan tonight, NZ time, but it has not issued an official warning yet.
A devastating tsunami swept in after an 8.9 earthquake struck Japan on Friday.
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