Moment earthquake hits Japan coastal town

Footage shows the moment an earthquake hit the town of Suzu, on the coastline of central Japan's Ishikawa prefecture. The tsunami threat from the powerful earthquake has "largely passed", a US agency said, after waves over a meter high had earlier hit some areas. "The tsunami threat has now largely passed," the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Media reports said two people were feared dead after the 7.5-magnitude quake struck Ishikawa prefecture on the Sea of Japan side of the main island of Honshu at 4:10 pm (0710 GMT), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).