The authorities in #Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible #MegaQuake triggered a spike on Aug 10 in demand for disaster kits and daily necessities.

On Aug 8 morning, the website of Japanese e-commerce giant #Rakuten showed #PortableToilets, #PreservedFood and #BottledWater topping the list of the most sought-after items.

#NankaiTrough #TokyoMegaQuake

Japanese urged to avoid panic buying as mega quake fears spread
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japanese-urged-to-avoid-panic-buying-as-mega-quake-fears-spread

#Japan issued its first-ever alert over a possible #megaquake along the #NankaiTrough on Thursday after a magnitude 7.1 quake struck off the coast of #Kyushu earlier the same day, leaving some locals worried about their safety.

#TokyoMegaQuake

Nankai Trough megaquake concerns become 'real' among locals
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/09/japan/society/kyushu-earthquake-reactions/

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit #Tokyo and surrounding areas on Aug 9, the #JapanMeteorologicalAgency said, a day after the government issued a first-ever advisory about the risk of a huge #earthquake on the country’s #PacificCoast.

#TokyoMegaQuake #NankaiTrough

5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo after Japan issues ‘#MegaQuake’ advisory
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/m53-earthquake-hits-tokyo-after-japan-issued-megaquake-advisory

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The #JapanMeteorologicalAgency on Thursday issued its first-ever warning of the risk of a huge #earthquake along the #PacificCoast after a quake on the southernmost main island of #Kyushu triggered a #tsunami warning. No deaths or major damage have been reported

#TokyoMegaQuake #NankaiTrough

#Japan’s PM cancels overseas trip after experts issue ‘#Megaquake’ warning
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/09/japan-pm-fumio-kishida-asia-visit-cancelled-earthquake