This woman said, "My city is in a terrible situation with fears things could get worse."

The 1earthquake had a depth of about 6 miles, 2triggering tsunami warnings 3along the west coast. Eventually, the warnings were canceled as the 4threat of larger waves passed, though 5advisories continued for western Japan, a region 6unaccustomed to this level of 7disruption. 

"People there have felt earthquakes probably over the years, but this is, to my knowledge, the biggest earthquake by far, so people haven't, don't have experience with an earthquake this size." 

Cameras captured what it looked like felt like as the 7.5 8magnitude earthquake hit around four in the afternoon on a holiday. How people 9ducked for cover and couldn't quite believe their eyes in the moment. 

Next challenge 10assessing the damage at least 33,000 homes without power. About 1,400 passengers 11stranded on 12bullet trains brought to a 13standstill, all while roads are damaged, buildings 14collapsed.

U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement. The U.S. stands ready to provide any necessary assistance to Japan and to its people who have 15weathered more than 30 16aftershocks with more likely.

"I would be concerned about it having 17significant aftershocks over the coming months or even another year."

A year of potential reminders of what happened this first day of January.