Massive Earthquake Hits Japan

A powerful earthquake, 8/9 on the Richter scale, hit northern Japan last night.

At least 60 people are confirmed dead.

There are tsunami warnings for California's West Coast - La Jolla is expected to see a tsunami at approximately 8:48 PST this morning (an hour and a half from now); the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Tsunami Advisory for our part of the California coastline.

More updates here (keep checking for more updates as time progresses). Our best to the people of Japan.