April 20, 2026 at 19:44:00 JST
Off the Coast of Sanriku · M4.9 · Shindo 1
三陸沖
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miyako City宮古市田老 | Iwate | 140.7 km |
| 1 | Hashikami Town階上町道仏 | Aomori | 193.6 km |
| 1 | Morioka City盛岡市薮川 | Iwate | 195.7 km |
| 1 | Hachinohe City八戸市南郷 | Aomori | 204.7 km |
| 1 | 青森南部町苫米地 | Aomori | 212.7 km |
| 1 | Gonohe Town五戸町古舘 | Aomori | 221.2 km |
| 1 | Ishinomaki City石巻市桃生町 | Miyagi | 234.6 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: April 20, 2026 at 19:47:30Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:18:15
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