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A 33ft wave has smashed into the port in the country's Sendai city, sending ships crashing into the shore and carrying cars and buildings through the streets of coastal towns. Deaths have been reported following the earthquake, which has obliterated Tokyo's Disneyland car park and caused large fires at sites including an oil refinery in nearby Iichihara. Large aftershocks continue to hit the capital, following a quake so strong it was felt 1,500 miles away in the Chinese capital of Beijing. Airports in the region have been closed and Tokyo's fire department reported several people were injured when a roof caved in at a graduation ceremony in the city. 
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Videos and Pictures
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii also said a tsunami warning was in effect for Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. Meanwhile, a tsunami watch has been issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Hawaii. Waves from the quake are expected to hit the coast of Taiwan at around 9.30am GMT. In downtown Tokyo, large buildings shook violently and workers poured into the street for safety. TV footage showed a large building on fire and bellowing smoke in the Odaiba district of the city. Police and coast guard officials said they were assessing possible damage from the quake. Several quakes had hit the same region in recent days, including a 7.3 magnitude one on Wednesday. |
