Asia-Pacific

7.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-03-11 14:08

TOKYO - A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.9 hit Japan's northeastern Honshu island at 2:46 pm (05:46 GMT) Thursday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The quake is felt in almost all areas in Japan's pacific coast, including Tokyo and Osaka.  

A six-meter tsunami warning has been issued after the quake.