August 1, 2026 at 06:48:00 JST
Amakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture · M3.0 · Shindo 1
熊本県天草・芦北地方
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Places with the strongest observed Shindo
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Shindo readings and epicentre
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Observed Shindo by station
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| Shindo | Station | Prefecture | Distance from epicentre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市松島町 | Kumamoto | 6.9 km |
| 1 | 八代市新地町 | Kumamoto | 8.5 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市姫戸町 | Kumamoto | 9.3 km |
| 1 | 八代市平山新町 | Kumamoto | 10.6 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市大矢野町 | Kumamoto | 11.6 km |
| 1 | Ashikita Town芦北町田浦町 | Kumamoto | 15.6 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市龍ヶ岳町 | Kumamoto | 16.0 km |
| 1 | Kuma Village球磨村渡 | Kumamoto | 31.1 km |
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- JMA-XMLIssued: August 1, 2026 at 06:50:44Received: August 1, 2026 at 07:21:27
- P2PQUAKEIssued: August 1, 2026 at 06:50:44Received: August 1, 2026 at 07:21:27
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