Tsunami warning for nearby beaches

Yeah, I woke up today hearing warnings about tsunami waves hitting the nearby beaches. Apparently an 8.9 earthquake hit Japan around midnight and it was IMMENSE. The waves were supposed to hit soon. Even my school's page had a warning about the tsunami since they are kind of close to the beach. I know something will likely not happen where I am but it worries me about earthquakes. First Chile, then Japan. I think Haiti got hit twice. It just feels like California is next - big one or not.