As reported by National Weather Service, Tsunami warnings over 20 countries has been issued by each authorities. The earthquake’s epicentrum was near the coast of Honshu, Friday afternoon Japan time. The earthquake soon created a massive wall of water that flowed in across the dry land leveling houses and destroying bridges, cars and everything in its path.
Authorities of Guam predict a tsunami hit on the island at 7:09 pm. Sirens sounded in Hawaii, warning has been released to all residents in Hawaii.
Philippines government warned their 19 provinces which has coastal cities that they could expect a tsunami hit their area probably affecting hundreds of thousand of people.
Government in Taiwan has canceled school classes and works but evacuation has not begun yet.
From the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, Chip Mc Creary has estimated that the quake has generated waves with magnitudes up to 2 meters above normal sea level.
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