April 29, 2018 at 14:35:00 JST
Western Shimane Prefecture · M3.4 · Shindo 2
島根県西部
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 | 島根美郷町粕淵 | Shimane | 13.3 km |
| 1 | Ohda City大田市大田町 | Shimane | 9.1 km |
| 1 | 島根美郷町君谷 | Shimane | 17.4 km |
| 1 | Ohda City大田市仁摩町仁万 | Shimane | 18.2 km |
| 1 | Kawamoto Town川本町川本 | Shimane | 24.0 km |
| 1 | Iinan Town飯南町下赤名 | Shimane | 24.3 km |
| 1 | Unnan City雲南市三刀屋町三刀屋 | Shimane | 26.5 km |
| 1 | 島根美郷町都賀本郷 | Shimane | 26.9 km |
| 1 | Unnan City雲南市大東町大東 | Shimane | 36.4 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: April 29, 2018 at 14:38:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:36:34
- P2PQUAKEIssued: April 29, 2018 at 14:38:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:36:34
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