Japanese urged to avoid panic-buying as megaquake fears spread

Authorities in Japan urged residents not to hoard supplies as anxiety over a potential megaquake led to a surge in demand for disaster kits and essentials on Saturday.

Following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the south that injured 14 people, the weather agency issued its first advisory warning of an increased likelihood of a major quake.

In Tokyo, supermarkets began rationing items like bottled water, and disaster-related supplies topped online shopping lists.

While some residents stepped up their preparedness, others expressed resignation to the possibility of a megaquake, the AFP has reported.

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