2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami. A massive 8.9/9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami. On this page we are providing the information regarding the disaster and damage with realtime updates. The large earthquake triggered a tsunami warning for countries all around the Pacific ocean. Local Japan Emergency dials: 171 + 1 + line phone number to leave a message 171 + 2 + line phone number to listen to the message Phone numbers to consult about missing persons: (Japanese language) Iwate: 0120-801-471 Miyagi: 022-221-2000 Fukushima: 0120-510-186 / 090-8424-4207 / 090-8424-4208 This is the kind of earthquake that hits once every 100 years