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VIDEO: Earthquake, tsunami hit Japan

Posted On: Mar. 11, 2011 12:00 AM CST

A magnitude 8.9 earthquake hit Japan just before 3 p.m. Friday, near the east coast of Honshu, about 230 miles from Tokyo. The quake unleashed a devastating tsunami that reportedly killed hundreds and created significant property losses across some areas of Japan.