M 6.0 earthquake hits near Japanese island chain

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami warnings are in effect.

I should think not, since it was over 5 hours ago and tsunamis travel at about 500 miles an hour

earthquakes seem to be occuring around the world with increasing frequency. Wouldn't be surprised if we got a big one again. Stay safe everyone!

The big one will come when you least expect it - like a thief in the night.

The big one will come when you least expect it - like a thief in the night.

very true.

Aly Rustom: A level 7 quake just a few kilometers under Tokyo Bay would feel like End of Days stuff for Tokyoites. Most people are still hopelessly unprepared.

You know what scares me the most dharmadan? Its not an earthquake, but the tsunami that could follow. If we had a tsunami in the middle of the day when people are in the metro, imagine how many people would drown..

Fires will also cause loss of life, its so dense here. Be prepared but don't dwell on it.