September 19, 2022 at 20:40:00 JST
Off the northwest Coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture · M4.6 · Shindo 1
山口県北西沖
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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 | Hagi City萩市下田万 | Yamaguchi | 103.6 km |
| 1 | Hamada City浜田市三隅町三隅 | Shimane | 111.3 km |
| 1 | Masuda City益田市常盤町 | Shimane | 111.5 km |
| 1 | Hagi City萩市川上 | Yamaguchi | 122.8 km |
| 1 | Sanyo Onoda City山陽小野田市日の出 | Yamaguchi | 156.2 km |
| 1 | Hofu City防府市西浦 | Yamaguchi | 159.5 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: September 19, 2022 at 20:43:42Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:26:39
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