September 17, 2023 at 17:23:00 JST
Northern Wakayama Prefecture · M3.4 · Shindo 2
和歌山県北部
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 | Yuasa Town湯浅町青木 | Wakayama | 12.8 km |
| 1 | 有田川町中井原 | Wakayama | 5.7 km |
| 1 | Kimino Town紀美野町下佐々 | Wakayama | 6.7 km |
| 1 | 有田川町下津野 | Wakayama | 8.6 km |
| 1 | Shimizu, Aridagawa Town有田川町清水 | Wakayama | 12.2 km |
| 1 | 和歌山広川町広 | Wakayama | 14.3 km |
| 1 | Wakayama City和歌山市一番丁 | Wakayama | 18.8 km |
| 1 | Wakayama City和歌山市男野芝丁 | Wakayama | 19.0 km |
| 1 | 日高川町土生 | Wakayama | 23.4 km |
| 1 | Gobo City御坊市湯川 | Wakayama | 24.7 km |
| 1 | Gobo City御坊市薗 | Wakayama | 26.6 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: September 17, 2023 at 17:25:58Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:24:46
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