There was a 7.9 mag earthquake off the coast of Northeastern Japan about 45 minutes ago. In Ishikawa, we felt some rocking, but it was very slight.

Note to family: I'm fine. I just wondered if someone was trying to squeeze by and rocked my chair, then listened to everyone play the news reports on their phones.

Sendai and the other cities in Northeastern Japan are prepared for these earthquakes, but people are scared nonetheless.

The government has issued tsunami warnings for the other side of the country. Near the epicenter, the waves weren't bad, but they give these things a lot of notice and a lot of time. If you know anyone on the Eastern side of Japan, check in with them.