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11 March 2011 Last updated at 07:02 GMT 
Officials said a wave as high as 6m (20ft) could strike the coast.
The quake struck about 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo at a depth of 20 miles, shaking building in the capital for several minutes.
The tremor at 1446 local time (0546 GMT) was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks.
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11 March 2011 Last updated at 07:02 GMT
Tsunami hits north-eastern Japan after massive quake
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Eric Due from the Japan Times describes the moment the quake struck
A massive earthquake has hit the northeast of Japan triggering a tsunami that has caused extensive damage.
Japan's TV showed cars, ships and even buildings being swept away the Fukushima prefecture, after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake. Officials said a wave as high as 6m (20ft) could strike the coast.
The quake struck about 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo at a depth of 20 miles, shaking building in the capital for several minutes.
The tremor at 1446 local time (0546 GMT) was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709598
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