November 16, 2022 at 15:59:00 JST
Southwestern Hiroshima Prefecture · M2.9 · Shindo 1
広島県南西部
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higashihiroshima City東広島市西条栄町 | Hiroshima | 5.0 km |
| 1 | Higashihiroshima City東広島市黒瀬町 | Hiroshima | 8.6 km |
| 1 | Hiroshima City Aki Ward広島安芸区中野 | Hiroshima | 11.0 km |
| 1 | Kure City呉市郷原町 | Hiroshima | 12.0 km |
| 1 | Kumano Town熊野町役場 | Hiroshima | 12.9 km |
| 1 | Higashihiroshima City東広島市福富町 | Hiroshima | 17.2 km |
| 1 | Saka Town坂町役場 | Hiroshima | 18.7 km |
| 1 | Higashihiroshima City東広島市河内町 | Hiroshima | 19.1 km |
| 1 | Kure City呉市広 | Hiroshima | 20.6 km |
| 1 | Kure City呉市二河町 | Hiroshima | 21.0 km |
| 1 | Hiroshima City Naka Ward広島中区羽衣町 | Hiroshima | 23.1 km |
| 1 | Kitahiroshima Town北広島町川小田 | Hiroshima | 53.2 km |
| 1 | 海田町上市 | Hiroshima | — |
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