Don't Plan to Surf the Tsunami

(Updated at 4:49 p.m.): No problems have been reported in Manhattan Beach since a county-wide tsunami advisory was issued Friday morning.

The local coastline appeared clear Friday afternoon as hardly any unusual tsunami-generated waves hit the area.

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A tsunami advisory has been issued for coastal areas of Southern California after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan at 9:46 p.m. PST Thursday, according to the National Weather Service and the U.S. Geological Survey. 

The advisory means that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents or waves that can be dangerous to people in or very near the water is expected, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 

Stay out of the ocean and stay tuned for more details.