Japan earthquake LIVE: Tsunami alert after 7.1-mag tremor hit Kumamoto in Kyushu region

Video captures panic inside supermarket during earthquakeVideo shows shoppers taking cover and rushing to safety inside a supermarket as the powerfulearthquake struck Speaking on X, the person who filmed the footage said they feared items could fall from the shelves and urged others to remain alert for aftershocks, adding that their father was able to free his trapped leg and was safe.Japan earthquake rocks supermarket shelves in Kumamoto All flights suspended at Kumamoto AirportAll flights have been suspended at Kumamoto Airport following the powerful earthquake.According to the airport's operator, all take-offs and landings have been halted while inspections of the runway are carried out. There is currently no timeframe for operations to resume.Kumamoto Airport (Image: Getty)Earthquake emergency task force set upJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government has established an emergency task force to gather information, assess the extent of the damage and coordinate rescue operations if required following the powerful earthquake. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to imp...