September 22, 2018 at 07:03:00 JST
Amakusanada Sea · M3.5 · Shindo 2
天草灘
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 | Satsumasendai City薩摩川内市上甑町 | Kagoshima | 18.0 km |
| 1 | Satsumasendai City薩摩川内市里町 | Kagoshima | 17.8 km |
| 1 | Amakusa City天草市牛深町 | Kumamoto | 25.0 km |
| 1 | Satsumasendai City薩摩川内市鹿島町 | Kagoshima | 26.5 km |
| 1 | Satsumasendai City薩摩川内市中郷 | Kagoshima | 43.1 km |
| 1 | Ichikikushikino Cityいちき串木野市緑町 | Kagoshima | 47.5 km |
| 1 | Satsuma Townさつま町宮之城保健センタ | Kagoshima | 53.2 km |
| 1 | Kirishima City霧島市横川町中ノ | Kagoshima | 76.3 km |
| 1 | Kagoshima City鹿児島市東郡元 | Kagoshima | 78.8 km |
| 1 | Kagoshima City鹿児島市喜入町 | Kagoshima | 91.7 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: September 22, 2018 at 07:06:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:35:14
- P2PQUAKEIssued: September 22, 2018 at 07:06:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:35:14
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