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Wakayama July 5 2011 earthquake – Shaking map courtesy USGS 

UPDATE 13:16 UTC : A 5 minor intensity was recorded in Arida and Yuasa.

UPDATE 13:01 UTC : The government installed a liaison office who has the task of collecting information

UPDATE 12:29 UTC : We have some reports about a slightly injured 23 year old woman who was hit by a falling lamp. Also some minor damage reports.

UPDATE : The good news so far is that we have NOT yet seen a report of damage or injuries. Within 2 to 3 hours the final outcome will be clear as Japanese emergency services are very well organized.

UPDATE :  JMA Intensity scale (0 to 7) 5+ Wakayama-ken Hokubu, 4 Tokushima-ken Nambu and Kagawa-ken Tobu

UPDATE : The epicenter area is very populated