January 20, 2023 at 07:29:00 JST
Northern Hiroshima Prefecture · M3.4 · Shindo 2
広島県北部
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 | Unnan City雲南市掛合町掛合 | Shimane | 23.7 km |
| 1 | Shobara City庄原市高野町 | Hiroshima | 3.3 km |
| 1 | Iinan Town飯南町頓原 | Shimane | 14.1 km |
| 1 | Shobara City庄原市西城町大佐 | Hiroshima | 21.2 km |
| 1 | 広島三次市三次町 | Hiroshima | 21.8 km |
| 1 | Okuizumo Town奥出雲町三成 | Shimane | 24.0 km |
| 1 | Onan Town邑南町下口羽 | Shimane | 24.9 km |
| 1 | Okuizumo Town奥出雲町横田 | Shimane | 26.4 km |
| 1 | Akitakata City安芸高田市高宮町 | Hiroshima | 30.4 km |
| 1 | Jinsekikogen Town神石高原町油木 | Hiroshima | 42.5 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: January 20, 2023 at 07:32:11Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:26:05
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