Abundant evidence indicates that such a new volcano exists at L'ihi, a seamount (or submarine peak) located about 20 miles off the south coast.
In 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake -- one of the worst ever to hit Japan -- killed more than 20,000 people and caused tsunamis of up to 12 meters (40 feet) which swamped the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, triggering a nuclear meltdown. Fukushima resident: We live in fear.
The magnitude 9.0 earthquake that hit Japan in 2011 occurred at  14:46 JST (05:46 UTC) on Friday 11 March 2011.   You can see what time that was in your area in the r â¦ elated links  below.+ 10 others found this useful.he magnitude 9.0 earthquake that hit Japan in 2011 occurred at  14:46 JST (05:46 UTC) on Friday 11 March 2011.    You can see what time that was in your area in the r â¦ elated links  below. + 10 others found this useful.