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When the tsunami happened in japan?

It happened at 11 March 2011.


A recent tsunami?

The most recent tsunami was in Japan happened 2011, during the Earthquake.


Was there an earthquake when the tsunami in japan happened?

The tsunami that devastated the Japan coast on March 11, 2011 was triggered by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake.


When does the Japan Tsunami happened?

Friday 11 March 2011 15.55 GMT


Is the tsunami in the Japan 2011 the deadliest in Japan?

The Japan tsunami of 2011 was one of the worst tsunamis in 140 years!


What day was the tsunami in Japan 2011?

Friday, March 11, 2011 was when the tsunami hit Japan.


How japan tsunami 2011 effect Pakistan?

The 2011 Japan Tsunami did not affect Pakistan in any way.


How do you prevent 2011 japan earthquake and tsunami?

You can not prevent an earthquake and tsunami like you can prevent getting sick before you get sick.


When was the fukoshima nuclear power plant hit in japan?

The earthquake and tsunami happened on March 11 2011


What happened before the Earthquakes started in Japan?

a tsunami struckAnswer #2Actually the earthquakes caused the tsunami that hit Japan. There were hundreds of forequakes (ranging from magnitude 4.4 to 6.4) starting on March 9 and leading up the large 9.0 earthquake on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm (Japan standard time).


Did the tsunamis in japan get worse starting in 2012 to 2017?

No. Japan was devastated by a tsunami in 2011 but has not had a significant tsunami since. It is, however, still dealing with the aftermath of the 2011 tsunami.


When did the earthquake or tsunami hit Japan?

The 2011 earthquake in Japan happened on March 11 It was off the Pacific coast of Tōhoku was a magnitude 9.0–9.1.