July 19, 2016 at 01:40:00 JST
Chikugo Region, Fukuoka Prefecture · M2.9 · Shindo 1
福岡県筑後地方
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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 | Yanagawa City柳川市大和町 | Fukuoka | 4.3 km |
| 1 | Miyama Cityみやま市高田町 | Fukuoka | 4.7 km |
| 1 | Yanagawa City柳川市本町 | Fukuoka | 6.7 km |
| 1 | Yanagawa City柳川市三橋町 | Fukuoka | 8.3 km |
| 1 | Miyama Cityみやま市瀬高町 | Fukuoka | 9.3 km |
| 1 | Omuta City大牟田市昭和町 | Fukuoka | 10.0 km |
| 1 | Miyama Cityみやま市山川町 | Fukuoka | 11.4 km |
| 1 | Okawa City大川市酒見 | Fukuoka | 12.3 km |
| 1 | Arao City荒尾市宮内出目 | Kumamoto | 12.5 km |
| 1 | Oki Town大木町八町牟田 | Fukuoka | 12.8 km |
| 1 | Nankan Town南関町関町 | Kumamoto | 13.8 km |
| 1 | Chikugo City筑後市山ノ井 | Fukuoka | 15.4 km |
| 1 | Kurume City久留米市城島町 | Fukuoka | 16.9 km |
| 1 | Kurume City久留米市三潴町 | Fukuoka | 18.9 km |
| 1 | Nagomi Town和水町板楠 | Kumamoto | 20.8 km |
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