Thousands of people in Japan are spending the night in evacuation centres following a powerful earthquake, which was followed by around 60 aftershocks.

The 7.6 tremor has brought down buildings, killing at least four people, with rescuers searching for others believed to be under the rubble.

Chief Scientist at the Seismology Research Centre, Adam Pascale, spoke on the damage the quake has caused.

Press PLAY to hear him weigh in on the earthquake which has rocked Japan 

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