A massive 8.9 (or 8.4, or 7.9, depending on who you ask) quake has hit Japan. It was strong and shallow, making it great for tsunamis.

So if you live anwhere near the Pacific Ocean, it's time to make for higher ground. And best of hopes to you.

See. It's stuff like this that makes me wish that I didn't have to sleep. Important stuff going down constantly.