On Friday, March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck Japan, claiming more than 15,000 lives and causing over $200 billion (U.S.) in damage.
NgoLwesihlanu luka-March 11, 2011, iJapane yahlaselwa ukuzamazama komhlaba okuyisilinganiso esingu-9,0, nokwabulala abantu abangaphezu kuka-15 000, kwabangela nomonakalo ongaphezu kwamaRandi ayizigidi eziyizinkulungwane ezingu-2000.