Eight people have been killed in a powerful earthquake in Japan which caused homes to collapse and triggered tsunami warnings

Thousands of people living in coastal areas have spent the night in evacuation centres after being told to head to higher ground

There are no longer any tsunami warnings in place, with all downgraded to “advisories”

The Japanese military has been handing out supplies including food, water and blankets for those who have had to leave home

President Joe Biden says the US stands ready to provide any necessary assistance