November 9, 2026 at 14:01:00 JST
Off the Coast of Ibaraki Prefecture · M4.5 · Shindo 1
茨城県沖
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hitachinaka Cityひたちなか市南神敷台＊ | Ibaraki | 98.9 km |
| 1 | Hitachi City日立市助川小学校＊ | Ibaraki | 99.5 km |
| 1 | 茨城鹿嶋市宮中＊ | Ibaraki | 102.6 km |
| 1 | Tokai Village東海村東海＊ | Ibaraki | 103.1 km |
| 1 | Mito City水戸市金町 | Ibaraki | 110.9 km |
| 1 | Mito City水戸市千波町＊ | Ibaraki | 112.5 km |
| 1 | Mito City水戸市内原町＊ | Ibaraki | 120.5 km |
| 1 | Kasama City笠間市石井＊ | Ibaraki | 131.4 km |
| 1 | Shirakawa City白河市新白河＊ | Fukushima | 162.7 km |
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Sources and bulletins
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- JMA-XMLIssued: November 9, 2026 at 14:05:28Received: November 9, 2026 at 14:06:12
- P2PQUAKEIssued: November 9, 2026 at 14:05:28Received: November 9, 2026 at 14:06:12
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