BREAKING NEWS: Magnitude 6.6. quake hits central Japan hours after massive temblor

Damage caused by the earthquake

TOKYO – (AP) Japan’s Meteorological Agency says a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the central, mountainous part of the country hours after a massive quake hit off the country’s northeastern coast.

Dozens of aftershocks have rattled Japan’s northeast since Friday’s magnitude 8.9 temblor, but the most recent quake was in an entirely different location.

The latest quake hit early Saturday at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), about 105 miles (170 kilometers) north of Tokyo.

It caused buildings in Tokyo to sway. There were no immediate reports of damage.

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40 Comments

  1. sexilicious
    March 14, 2011

    we must start giving our lives to the LORD.

  2. BOSS
    March 12, 2011

    the admin is fed up of them retard dat dont read and just giveing their bottom air

    • sexy girl
      March 13, 2011

      and what that burnin me here is the fact that the entire story is short so there is no need to rush or read part of it only. and apart from the clear notation in the headline….it is indicated at least 3 times in 3 paragraphs that this happened after. this is the nonesense they do ..not taking time to listen and read and then come on here and spew hot air!!!!!

  3. Wow
    March 12, 2011

    Admin, I see you didnt post my last comment. That’s ok. I hope you got my message and be guided accordingly though. As professionals, calling the clients “moomoo” is uncalled for.

    Admin: Read and understand. Very simple. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to do that.

  4. Must fear the Father
    March 12, 2011

    You know what I do not understand with some of us we always wait for something to happen to talk about christ and about salvation, but what we do not realize we have to be prepared for everyday that we live for we do not know the time nor the hour.

  5. Point of Correction
    March 12, 2011

    DNO it was 8.9 magnitude not 6.6 get your information right.

    ADMIN: Another moomoo who does not read.

    • shatta
      March 12, 2011

      d/ca people dotish wi boy ,dont u all know the meaning of AFTER

    • sexy girl
      March 12, 2011

      am seriously starting to believe that these people who dont read may be the same person playing a fast trick on DNO……cause i would be greatly appalled that so many people cant read this basic english! SMH!

    • mouth of the south
      March 13, 2011

      hahahahahahahahahahaha :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

  6. quiet messenger
    March 12, 2011

    I hope all those fighting for power, is taking a time off to see what is happening around the world , it is the end of time, let our people stop trying to bring people down with negative comments

    • Perfection
      March 12, 2011

      I second that my sister

  7. shatta
    March 12, 2011

    2012 boy , d/ca turn coming eh boy

  8. The truth
    March 12, 2011

    Correction dno. 8.9 magnitude

    ADMIN: Another person who does not read. SMH

    • The truth
      March 12, 2011

      Ok admin. No need to get nasty. Im guilty of rushing through. Too much news going on right now. Jeez! What if it was an actual good correction. Be pro n sincere

      • sexy girl
        March 13, 2011

        “Be pro and sincere” lolololol….They are sincere and pro by putting out factual news. Learn to take your time and read. SMH!!!!

  9. jesus
    March 12, 2011

    all u hypocrite like to talk about Jesus when ever something happen like all u so perfect, especially Christians. u talking like all these people who died in the earth quake were all none believers. every body dies, Christians does die in accidents to in case u don’t know.

  10. Lizavier4Jesus
    March 11, 2011

    In this age and times there is all sorts of warning–just as Jesus spoke them–to convict us that His second return just around the corner. This tragedy in Japan, is another one of them; but will those who survive take heed; that is the only message they need to hear.

    What can we do now for those who have died? It is too late to hope for their salvation, if they did not secure the Life, before this thing happened to them.

    What is most significant to us as human beings is that we do not leave this world with a carnal mind, pride and arrogance, total and foolish ignorance of God, and total separtation from Him because we refuse to apply faith; neither should we allow Jesus to find us in that stature of existence.

    Apostle Paul tells us: “Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep–die–but we shall be changed–in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet shall sound. and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we–those who are still alive–shall be changed–meaning that death will be no more”. For this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, as DEATH is swallowed up in victory. 1st Corinthians 15: 51-54

    But what will be our state of eternal existence? There will be two of those states–some will continue in their state of everlasting torment because of a mind that is carnal, cannot comprehend and to produce the ecstasy of Love–Life in Spirit and Truth.

    On the other hand, others will have allowed God to renew their minds–transforming them to become like Jesus–the Man with a perfect body and the Mind of Love–to function with Life and it abundance because of the blood of Jesus Christ.

    The choice is ours to make; each PERSON will be accountable for his/her fate. There is a very important message from the Richardsons on Alive Word. today. I wonder how many of us will even think about reading it, much more to leave a testimony of our understanding and acceptance of that message.

    But those are the messages that will prompt us to surrender our lives to God, now, not tomorrow!

    • Reason
      March 11, 2011

      Oh my here we go again!

      These things have been happening for thousands of years.
      This is how the Earth was formed as we know it today.

      Dominica was once wracked by volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis. And will be again some day.The whole of the west coast was once under 200 feet of ocean. This did not fortell any second coming.

      This is Nature doing its thing and modern people and their buildings and cities just happen to be in the way. But I dont think that its any sense trying to explain anything rational…believe what you wish if it makes you happy.

    • Gary
      March 12, 2011

      More gibberish. You are so disrespecting and have no compassion, for other people you are locked in a world by your self, blinded by religious beliefs. it is very sad. Your statement “What can we do now for those who have died? It is too late to hope for their salvation, if they did not secure the Life, before this thing happened to them.” Who are you to judge, are you God. Why don’t you keep you beliefs for you self and your belief in salvation. you express no sorrow and empathy except expressing you silly beliefs and getting joy doing that, pity you. Ignorance and inconsideration are the two great causes of the ruin of mankind.

    • No name
      March 12, 2011

      Please don’t make me have to full your mind with knowledge about the tectonic plates and history. This has been happening for thousands of years, Why did i even waste my time commenting on you… So when is the dead line? 2012? 2011? Heard some news about it, BUT if it does not happen you owe me 100$. >.>

    • No name
      March 12, 2011

      Ohh, And if the end is near. Why are you even on a computer? Shouldn’t you have sold your car, House and other wordly possessions by now? To go pray in mourne diablotin or somewhere?

      • Lizavier4Jesus
        March 13, 2011

        In the name of Jesus Christ, I rebuke the attitude of all three, four of you, as I command Satan in your minds to “get behind my back!” And you three, four can go along with him to his pit of death as up seem to have chosen. But I am heading unto the destiny of Life, wee!

  11. untouchable
    March 11, 2011

    US has their text redcross to 90999.. how do we as in ppl outside US donate?

  12. mythingome
    March 11, 2011

    how embarasing dominicanewsonline lol it’s not 6.6 but instead 8.9 magnitute… all-you have jokes wi boy

    Admin: Didn’t you read the story? The story clearly stated this quake took place HOURS AFTER THE MASSIVE QUAKE HIT OFF THE COUNTRY’S NORTHEASTERN COAST, meaning the 8.9. Even the headline says ‘quake hit central Japan AFTER massive temblor.

    Please read and understand before commenting

    • justice
      March 12, 2011

      lol thanks admin…..”mythingome” read what you see properly……there was a SECOND earthquake after the 8.9 magnitude and it was 6.6…DNO got it right….so the embarassment is on you now.

    • Some dominicans
      March 12, 2011

      Maji…..that was the first quake. You should read more and try to understand. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 8.9 followed by aftershocks weighing in above 6.0. the largest was 6.6 or 6.7. Get your facts straight

    • No name
      March 12, 2011

      PWND By admin, Lolz.

  13. Wisdom
    March 11, 2011

    Have mercy upon all of us Lord. Give the people of Japan strength and patience.

  14. storm
    March 11, 2011

    Actually, the magnitude was 8.9.

    Admin: Didn’t you read the story? The story clearly stated this quake took place HOURS AFTER THE MASSIVE QUAKE HIT OFF THE COUNTRY’S NORTHEASTERN COAST, meaning the 8.9. Even the headline says ‘quake hit central Japan AFTER massive temblor.

    Please read and understand before commenting

    • Charmer
      March 11, 2011

      Admin you expect that because your HEADLINE speaks of the lesser tremor.6.6. which will obviously catch the eye before reading on further.

      • sexy girl
        March 13, 2011

        NONESENSE!!! LEARN TO TAKE YOUR TIME AND READ THINGS!!! BEFORE JUMPING!!!!

  15. SEND DEY SEND ME!!!!!! NOT COME I COME!!!!
    March 11, 2011

    its not easy at all…they all in my prayers

  16. charity begins at home
    March 11, 2011

    IS NOT 6.6 IS 8.9

    Admin: Didn’t you read the story? The story clearly stated this quake took place HOURS AFTER THE MASSIVE QUAKE HIT OFF THE COUNTRY’S NORTHEASTERN COAST, meaning the 8.9. Even the headline says ‘quake hit central Japan AFTER massive temblor.

    Please read and understand before commenting

    • FED UP DOMINICAN
      March 11, 2011

      ADMIN – Why do you bother to correct them?

      In a more serious note, our thoughts are with the Japanese people. Our daughter lived and worked there for 2 years and made many friends while there. She is deeply saddened and trying to make contact with friends out there. She was always telling us about the frequent tremors that everyone took in their strides.

      The Japanese are strong and resillent people and are able to cope with anything.

  17. Interesting...
    March 11, 2011

    begining of the end of times…read Revelation

  18. ellen paul
    March 11, 2011

    this sends chills to my being. I’m reminded of how vulnerable we are here in Dominica. May we live each day like it’s our last. Preparation for the unknown is very important. Lord protect your people

  19. god put a hand
    March 11, 2011

    time is coming closer to an end
    god is coming sooner than you think
    we need to pray for them and our selves

  20. Charmer
    March 11, 2011

    Oh my God, protect them AND us

  21. GOD is good
    March 11, 2011

    i pray and hope that God will help them cope with this disaster

  22. qwerty
    March 11, 2011

    Oh my. this is so distrubing. So many lives are lost. Lets say a pray. :(

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