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Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/04/2025
» Some Hongkongers have cancelled their trips to Japan following a new megaquake warning issued by the country's authorities, while others have said they will still proceed with extra caution.
‘Megaquake’ fear spurs panic buying in Japan
Kyodo News and Reuters, Published on 10/08/2024
» TOKYO - Japanese authorities have urged the public to refrain from hoarding emergency supplies, after panic buying led to shortages of some essential goods following the release of a “megaquake” advisory.
Japan issues first 'megaquake' warning
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/08/2024
» TOKYO - An earthquake off the coast of Japan’s southern island of Kyushu prompted the government to issue its first-ever warning for a megaquake from an undersea trough running along a swath of the country’s coast.
Damage minimal after strong quake off Japan
News Agencies, Published on 08/08/2024
» TOKYO - A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southwestern Japan on Thursday afternoon but no major damage was reported and only relatively minor tsunami waves reached the coast.