Updates from quake-struck Japan: Anearthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale has struck Japan (scroll down for that news). Many have been injured in the quake, while smoke bellowed from one. Narita airport closed.
A tsunami has hit northern Japan in Onahama city in Fukushima. TV images show scores of cars floating in the harbour,while more cars, trucks and houses were swept away by the raging waters. Four-metre waves have lashed the quake hit area, while 10-metre tsunami alert has been issued.
Specifice tsunami warning issued not just for Japan, Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. A tsunami watch has been issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and the US state of Hawaii.
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