March 31, 2016 at 17:42:00 JST
Fukuoka Region, Fukuoka Prefecture · M2.9 · Shindo 2
福岡県福岡地方
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 | Kurate Town鞍手町中山 | Fukuoka | 6.6 km |
| 2 | Miyawaka City宮若市宮田 | Fukuoka | 11.0 km |
| 1 | Munakata City宗像市東郷 | Fukuoka | 5.7 km |
| 1 | Miyawaka City宮若市福丸 | Fukuoka | 8.2 km |
| 1 | Nakama City中間市中間 | Fukuoka | 10.4 km |
| 1 | Munakata City宗像市神湊 | Fukuoka | 10.8 km |
| 1 | Nogata City直方市新町 | Fukuoka | 13.8 km |
| 1 | 福岡古賀市駅東 | Fukuoka | 14.3 km |
| 1 | Kotake Town小竹町勝野 | Fukuoka | 15.1 km |
| 1 | Iizuka City飯塚市川島 | Fukuoka | 18.4 km |
| 1 | Iizuka City飯塚市立岩 | Fukuoka | 19.0 km |
| 1 | 福岡空港 | Fukuoka | — |
| 1 | 飯塚市勢田 | Fukuoka | — |
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