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In the event of a mega-earthquake, In Japan, shops and supermarkets are emptying.
There is concern in Japan about the possibility of a “megaterremoto” after the strong earthquake of August 8.
Some citizens have begun to stock up on food, canned and plenty of water as a precaution.
However, the authorities have request that food supplies not be purchased excessively.
In a message on social network X, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries He advised preparing “a three-day reserve per person.”
He also requested to “avoid making reservations” “excessive” supply of essential consumer goods.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a “mega-quake warning” following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the south of the country on Thursday, leaving 14 people injured.
“The probability of a mega-earthquake occurring “The potential for this surge is greater than in normal times. This does not mean that it will certainly occur,” the agency said.
A mega earthquake could occur
In a Tokyo supermarket, a banner asked for forgiveness to customers due to shortages of certain products.
In stores, the shortage of products is attributed to “media reports about the earthquake.”
The sign reported restrictions on the sale and He pointed out that bottled water was rationed.
In Rakuten stores, the most sought-after items have been the portable toilets, canned foods, and bottled water.
Japan is located on several tectonic plates along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”
Due to this situation, it is one of the countries with the highest seismic activity in the world.
The archipelago, home to nearly 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 tremors a year, most of them minor.
A mega-earthquake is not ruled out, as has happened on previous occasions.