Moment quake hits Japan coastal town

Japan has issued a major tsunami warning after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the central region.

A series of earthquakes also struck nearby areas, with residents in several coastal prefectures told to evacuate.

Footage from Japanese broadcaster NHK shows the moment an earthquake shook Suzu, on the coastline in Ishikawa prefecture.

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