Japan was hit by a series of earthquakes on New Year's Day, killing at least 40 people and bringing the island nation to almost a standstill.
News footage and videos that have surfaced on social media captured the moment the first earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hit Japan, triggering authorities to sound tsunami warnings.A recent video showing the moment the quake hit Japan is going viral on social media.
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