5.6 quake rattles Japan near Fukushima site

Another rude awakening here in southern Iwate.

I seemed to be the only one at work today who was actually awoken by this quake. I was starting to think That I'd dreamt it! Reading that it was a 5+ and I didn't even check the TV, makes me feel that we are all becoming too accustomed to these frequent aftershocks and that the next big one will catch us all off guard.

Yeah, that woke me up too. I remember reading somewhere back in March that we can expect a big one again within a year. Let's hope not.

The story is far from over...dont be happy too early!

No tsunami watch was immediately issued

I would think any tsunami watch or warning would have to be immediate to do any good!

Felt it rolled over and went back to sleep.

After nearly 15yrs here it needs to be a strong one(my location) to get me to move. 3/11 threw a few things of my walls and shelfs.

That is a baby quaker. Quit complaining people.

didn't feel anthing in the kinki area

I slept through it! That is not good, quakes used to wake me up!

Definitely felt it here in Tokyo. A long rolling quake but I was too tired turn on the telly.

No wonder the trains were packing this morning, everyone was late :)

Finally got to sleep after fighting the humidity and the heat...then 2 hours later this earthquake hit...

another sleepy day for me at work

Woke me up. One of those weird, am I dreaming or shaking moments that are too common since 3/11.

Another massive one. Half of Japan got rattled. I hope that nobody got injured.

Disillusioned, you should go to bed a bit earlier. Not getting enough sleep is not healthy.

Yep, was pretty strong. I had just got nto bed with my honey and the earth moved for me. ;-P