January 3, 2019 at 18:48:00 JST
Kumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture · M3.0 · Shindo 2
熊本県熊本地方
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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
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| Shindo | Station | Prefecture | Distance from epicentre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nagomi Town和水町江田 | Kumamoto | 2.4 km |
| 2 | Gyokuto Town玉東町木葉 | Kumamoto | 9.3 km |
| 1 | Tamana City玉名市築地 | Kumamoto | 7.4 km |
| 1 | Yamaga City山鹿市老人福祉センター | Kumamoto | 7.8 km |
| 1 | Nagomi Town和水町板楠 | Kumamoto | 8.0 km |
| 1 | Yamaga City山鹿市鹿央町 | Kumamoto | 8.2 km |
| 1 | Nankan Town南関町関町 | Kumamoto | 8.7 km |
| 1 | Tamana City玉名市中尾 | Kumamoto | 9.1 km |
| 1 | Tamana City玉名市岱明町 | Kumamoto | 11.6 km |
| 1 | Tamana City玉名市横島町 | Kumamoto | 13.8 km |
| 1 | Kumamoto Kita Ward熊本北区植木町 | Kumamoto | 13.9 km |
| 1 | Omuta City大牟田市昭和町 | Fukuoka | 14.2 km |
| 1 | Yamaga City山鹿市鹿北町 | Kumamoto | 14.8 km |
| 1 | Miyama Cityみやま市山川町 | Fukuoka | 15.3 km |
| 1 | Arao City荒尾市宮内出目 | Kumamoto | 15.9 km |
| 1 | Miyama Cityみやま市高田町 | Fukuoka | 17.9 km |
| 1 | Kikuchi City菊池市旭志 | Kumamoto | 24.9 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: January 3, 2019 at 18:51:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:34:26
- P2PQUAKEIssued: January 3, 2019 at 18:51:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:34:26
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