A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan's north-eastern coast, shaking buildings in Tokyo and forcing people out of their homes. Japan issued its most serious tsunami warning, saying a wave as high as 20 ft could strike the coast near Miyagi prefecture.The massive 8.8 magnitude quake struck about 382 kilometers northeast of Tokyo. Tsunami warnings cover area stretching along entire western coast and Canada from the Mexican border to Chignik Bay in Alaska Northern California expected to be worst hit with waves between six and seven feet Evacuations are likely The West Coast of America has been placed under tsunami watch following the devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan. Waves could peak to as much as seven feet along the coast shortly after 8am PST and residents who live on or near the beach are being told to evacuate and move to higher ground. The central and northern California coast and Oregon are thought to be the worst hit and waves in this area were expected at any time. The warnings cover an area stretching along the In the San Francisco Bay Area, an emergency warning system announcement for a tsunami warning was broadcast just after 1am PST. A lower-level advisory was issued for the Southern California coast south of Point Concepcion, which includes southern San Luis Obispo County and the counties of Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego. Dangerous coastal flooding accompanied by powerful currents is possible and may continue for several hours ...
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