April 28, 2020 at 12:57:00 JST
Southern Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture · M2.8 · Shindo 1
青森県津軽南部
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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 | Hirosaki City弘前市城東中央 | Aomori | 0.0 km |
| 1 | Hirosaki City弘前市和田町 | Aomori | 4.0 km |
| 1 | Inakadate Village田舎館村田舎館 | Aomori | 5.4 km |
| 1 | Hirakawa City平川市柏木町 | Aomori | 6.3 km |
| 1 | Hirosaki City弘前市賀田 | Aomori | 7.1 km |
| 1 | Fujisaki Town藤崎町水木 | Aomori | 8.5 km |
| 1 | Hirosaki City弘前市弥生 | Aomori | 13.3 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: April 28, 2020 at 13:00:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:31:33
- P2PQUAKEIssued: April 28, 2020 at 13:00:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:31:33
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