Northeast Japan was hit by a 10 metre high tsunami after an earthquake measure 8.9 on the Richter scale hit off shore. It is the most powerful earthquake to hit Japan since records began. A tsunami warning has been issued for the entire Pacific basin. Our interactive graphic shows when and when the Tsunami in the Pacific is expected to hit. Click on the tab above.
Interactive Graphic: Japan tsunami
A tsumani triggered by a powerful earthquake makes its way to sweep part of Sendai airport in northern Japan
AP