April 14, 2016 at 15:39:00 JST
Southern Tochigi Prefecture · M3.5 · Shindo 3
栃木県南部
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ashio, Nikko City日光市足尾町中才 | Tochigi | 6.3 km |
| 2 | Ashio, Nikko City日光市足尾町通洞 | Tochigi | 5.9 km |
| 2 | Numata City沼田市利根町 | Gunma | 28.2 km |
| 1 | Kiryu City桐生市黒保根町 | Gunma | 22.6 km |
| 1 | Kanuma City鹿沼市今宮町 | Tochigi | 22.6 km |
| 1 | Nikko City日光市湯元 | Tochigi | 24.4 km |
| 1 | Katashina Village片品村鎌田 | Gunma | 31.3 km |
| 1 | Numata City沼田市下久屋町 | Gunma | 38.2 km |
| 1 | Numata City沼田市西倉内町 | Gunma | 41.2 km |
| 1 | 日光市中鉢石町 | Tochigi | — |
| 1 | 東吾妻町原町 | Gunma | — |
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Sources and bulletins
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: April 14, 2016 at 15:43:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:42:23
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