May 27, 2016 at 16:01:00 JST
Kumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture · M3.0 · Shindo 2
熊本県熊本地方
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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
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| Shindo | Station | Prefecture | Distance from epicentre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kikuchi City菊池市旭志 | Kumamoto | 7.9 km |
| 1 | Kikuchi City菊池市隈府 | Kumamoto | 2.4 km |
| 1 | Yamaga City山鹿市菊鹿町 | Kumamoto | 4.4 km |
| 1 | Yamaga City山鹿市鹿本町 | Kumamoto | 5.6 km |
| 1 | Kikuchi City菊池市泗水町 | Kumamoto | 9.1 km |
| 1 | Yamaga City山鹿市山鹿 | Kumamoto | 10.5 km |
| 1 | Yamaga City山鹿市老人福祉センター | Kumamoto | 11.4 km |
| 1 | Yamaga City山鹿市鹿央町 | Kumamoto | 11.7 km |
| 1 | Ozu Town大津町大津 | Kumamoto | 14.8 km |
| 1 | Ozu Town大津町引水 | Kumamoto | 15.3 km |
| 1 | Yamaga City山鹿市鹿北町 | Kumamoto | 15.9 km |
| 1 | Yame City八女市矢部村 | Fukuoka | 16.7 km |
| 1 | Nagomi Town和水町板楠 | Kumamoto | 18.5 km |
| 1 | Hita City日田市中津江村栃野 | Oita | 20.1 km |
| 1 | Hita City日田市上津江町 | Oita | 20.1 km |
| 1 | Tamana City玉名市中尾 | Kumamoto | 24.6 km |
| 1 | Yame City八女市立花町 | Fukuoka | 29.6 km |
| 1 | Miyama Cityみやま市高田町 | Fukuoka | 34.5 km |
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