The U.S. Military announced that they are on standby to assist with the earthquake recovery efforts, if Japan requests the help.
"We are assessing the situation and positioning forces so that they are ready to respond and provide disaster relief if directed," Navy Cmdr. Leslie Hull-Ryde said.
The request would have to come from the Japanese government to the U.S. State Department, who would then direct it to the military.
Three military aircraft carriers are in route to the area, while one is already stationed in Sasebo, located on the opposite side of the Japanese archipelago.
In the meantime, the Department of Defense stated there are no reports or deaths of injuries of military personnel stationed in the Pacific as of press time.
In a press release, the DoD said no damage has been reported on military ships in Japan.
They also evacuted forces in Misawa, located just north of the airport epicentre, and is being powered by a generator.
Meanwhile, troops in the Okinawa military base moved to higher ground shortly after the earthquake in anticipation of the tsunami.
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