September 13, 2026 at 13:53:00 JST
Off the Coast of Miyagi Prefecture · M3.4 · Shindo 1
宮城県沖
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 | Ofunato City大船渡市大船渡町 | Iwate | 38.4 km |
| 1 | Kesennuma City気仙沼市笹が陣 | Miyagi | 38.9 km |
| 1 | Ofunato City大船渡市猪川町 | Iwate | 42.8 km |
Report updates
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Sources and bulletins
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- JMA-XMLIssued: September 13, 2026 at 13:56:03Received: September 13, 2026 at 14:49:01
- P2PQUAKEIssued: September 13, 2026 at 13:56:03Received: September 13, 2026 at 14:49:01
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