December 16, 2018 at 23:45:00 JST
Kumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture · M3.2 · Shindo 1
熊本県熊本地方
Places with the strongest observed Shindo
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Shindo readings and epicentre
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Observed Shindo by station
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| Shindo | Station | Prefecture | Distance from epicentre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 八代市平山新町 | Kumamoto | 2.9 km |
| 1 | 八代市坂本町 | Kumamoto | 9.4 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市松島町 | Kumamoto | 16.1 km |
| 1 | Ashikita Town芦北町田浦町 | Kumamoto | 17.7 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市姫戸町 | Kumamoto | 17.8 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市大矢野町 | Kumamoto | 18.6 km |
| 1 | Amakusa City天草市有明町 | Kumamoto | 27.3 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: December 16, 2018 at 23:47:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:34:33
- P2PQUAKEIssued: December 16, 2018 at 23:47:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:34:33
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