March 17, 2017 at 12:20:00 JST
Aso Region, Kumamoto Prefecture · M3.1 · Shindo 2
熊本県阿蘇地方
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Shindo readings and epicentre
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Observed Shindo by station
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| Shindo | Station | Prefecture | Distance from epicentre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Aso City阿蘇市内牧 | Kumamoto | 6.5 km |
| 2 | Aso City阿蘇市一の宮町 | Kumamoto | 8.0 km |
| 2 | Minamiaso Village南阿蘇村中松 | Kumamoto | 13.5 km |
| 1 | Ubuyama Village産山村山鹿 | Kumamoto | 11.2 km |
| 1 | Aso City阿蘇市波野 | Kumamoto | 14.4 km |
| 1 | Minamiaso Village南阿蘇村河陽 | Kumamoto | 18.2 km |
| 1 | 熊本高森町高森 | Kumamoto | 18.9 km |
| 1 | Hita City日田市中津江村栃野 | Oita | 20.1 km |
| 1 | Kikuchi City菊池市旭志 | Kumamoto | 23.1 km |
| 1 | Ozu Town大津町引水 | Kumamoto | 24.5 km |
| 1 | Yame City八女市矢部村 | Fukuoka | 31.0 km |
| 1 | Yufu City由布市庄内町 | Oita | 36.7 km |
| 1 | Takachiho Town高千穂町三田井 | Miyazaki | 37.5 km |
| 1 | Takachiho Town高千穂町寺迫 | Miyazaki | 38.6 km |
| 1 | 宮崎美郷町田代 | Miyazaki | 69.0 km |
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