May 3, 2018 at 14:22:00 JST
Kuma Region, Kumamoto Prefecture · M3.0 · Shindo 2
熊本県球磨地方
Places with the strongest observed Shindo
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Shindo readings and epicentre
Each numbered marker is an actual station reading. The orange M marker shows the epicentre.
Observed Shindo by station
These are actual readings reported at JMA and partner stations, not estimates.
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| Shindo | Station | Prefecture | Distance from epicentre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kuma Village球磨村渡 | Kumamoto | 7.3 km |
| 2 | 八代市坂本町 | Kumamoto | 26.8 km |
| 1 | Hitoyoshi City人吉市西間下町 | Kumamoto | 5.7 km |
| 1 | Hitoyoshi City人吉市蟹作町 | Kumamoto | 7.5 km |
| 1 | Yamae Village山江村山田 | Kumamoto | 8.6 km |
| 1 | Nishiki Town錦町一武 | Kumamoto | 13.2 km |
| 1 | Isa City伊佐市大口鳥巣 | Kagoshima | 18.7 km |
| 1 | Asagiri Townあさぎり町免田東 | Kumamoto | 19.4 km |
| 1 | Asagiri Townあさぎり町岡原 | Kumamoto | 22.1 km |
| 1 | Itsuki Village五木村甲 | Kumamoto | 25.3 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: May 3, 2018 at 14:25:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:36:34
- P2PQUAKEIssued: May 3, 2018 at 14:25:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:36:34
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