It's really awful, and definitely among the largest quakes in modern times. But there will always be quakes, and I imagine Japan is no. 1 when it comes to handling these things (even if there is only so much one can do when tsunamis follow). The worst thing now is the atomic power plants, hope they get the cooling system going as soon as possible 0___0 I wish I could do something to help though, I really haven't been able to think of anything else today.

I'm so glad you and your friends are safe! *hugs*