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On March 11 at 2:46pm JST a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan. The epicenter was 129 km (80 miles) E of Sendai, Honshu, Japan. Soon followed by a deadly tsunami that slammed into the nation's Northeast coast, leaving a huge swath of devastation in its wake. Thousands of people are dead and many more are still missing or injured six days later.

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The Japanese tsunami happened on march 11, while a 9.0 earthquake struck with waves as high as 30 feet.This was near the city of Sendai.

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in 2004 occured in the Indian Oceans. it affected 11 countries. the epicenter was Sri Lanka.

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Where all did tsunami occur?

japan


When will the next tsunami hit japan?

There is no way of knowing when the next tsunami will occur.


What time did the tsunami occur in japan March 11 2011?

The tsunami hit Japan at approximately at 3:00pm local time of japan


What date did the tsunami in japan occur?

march 11,2011


When did the tsunami occur in other countries?

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When did this tsunami occur in japan?

It was caused by an earthquake off the coast.


Did the earthquake in japan occur at the same time as the tsunami?

No, the earthquake in the ocean cause the water to make the tsunami


Where did the biggest tsunami occur?

The biggest tsunami occurred in Lituya Bay, Alaska. The tsunami was approximately 1720 feet high. The tsunami happened on July 9, 1958.


Where did the Japanese earthquake and tsunami occur?

Off the coast of Sendai, a city in North-Eastern Japan.


Was there a tsunami that recently hit Japan?

Yes. Tsunamis can occur in lakes as the result of landslides.


Why did Japan suffer a tsunami?

The earthquake was in the ocean which shook the water on top and crashed onto Japan. For more info go to CNN.com/Japan earthquake.