Japan earthquake, tsunami In the days since the 9.0-magnitude earthquake that rocked northern Japan, the country received no mercy from the elements. The earthquake’s magnitude was revised upward 14 March by the United States Geological Survey. Amid the crisis that claimed more than 15,000 lives, there is news the Tokyo hotel industry has survived and continues to serve its community. HotelNewsNow.com will provide updates as more information becomes available.