March 5, 2016 at 09:33:00 JST
Off the Coast of Tokachi · M4.8 · Shindo 1
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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 | Samani Town様似町栄町 | Hokkaido | 118.5 km |
| 1 | Hachinohe City八戸市湊町 | Aomori | 272.6 km |
| 1 | Noheji Town野辺地町野辺地 | Aomori | 285.1 km |
| 1 | Hachinohe City八戸市南郷 | Aomori | 286.2 km |
| 1 | Gonohe Town五戸町古舘 | Aomori | 287.9 km |
| 1 | Shichinohe Town七戸町森ノ上 | Aomori | 288.2 km |
| 1 | 青森南部町平 | Aomori | 292.8 km |
| 1 | Morioka City盛岡市山王町 | Iwate | 352.9 km |
| 1 | 栗原市若柳 | Miyagi | 431.6 km |
| 1 | 盛岡市玉山区薮川 | Iwate | — |
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