August 18, 2026 at 08:21:00 JST
Fukuoka Region, Fukuoka Prefecture · M3.1 · Shindo 2
福岡県福岡地方
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 | Itoshima City糸島市二丈深江 | Fukuoka | 5.1 km |
| 2 | Karatsu City唐津市七山 | Saga | 6.9 km |
| 2 | Itoshima City糸島市志摩初 | Fukuoka | 12.2 km |
| 1 | Karatsu City唐津市浜玉 | Saga | 7.9 km |
| 1 | Itoshima City糸島市前原東 | Fukuoka | 11.4 km |
| 1 | Karatsu City唐津市西城内 | Saga | 13.6 km |
| 1 | Fukuoka Nishi Ward福岡西区今宿 | Fukuoka | 18.4 km |
| 1 | Karatsu City唐津市北波多 | Saga | 19.3 km |
| 1 | Fukuoka Sawara Ward福岡早良区板屋 | Fukuoka | 27.6 km |
| 1 | 糸島市前原西 | Fukuoka | — |
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- JMA-XMLIssued: August 18, 2026 at 08:24:08Received: August 18, 2026 at 08:51:59
- P2PQUAKEIssued: August 18, 2026 at 08:24:08Received: August 18, 2026 at 08:51:59
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