March 1, 2017 at 20:00:00 JST
Central Yamaguchi Prefecture · M3.4 · Shindo 2
山口県中部
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hagi City萩市川上 | Yamaguchi | 22.5 km |
| 1 | Yamaguchi City山口市阿東徳佐 | Yamaguchi | 1.8 km |
| 1 | Yamaguchi City山口市阿東生雲 | Yamaguchi | 9.5 km |
| 1 | Tsuwano Town津和野町後田 | Shimane | 10.1 km |
| 1 | Hagi City萩市福井 | Yamaguchi | 20.5 km |
| 1 | Hagi City萩市土原 | Yamaguchi | 27.0 km |
| 1 | Hagi City萩市明木 | Yamaguchi | 27.5 km |
| 1 | Hagi City萩市江向 | Yamaguchi | 27.6 km |
| 1 | Iwakuni City岩国市美川町高ケ原 | Yamaguchi | 31.9 km |
| 1 | Masuda City益田市常盤町 | Shimane | 32.6 km |
| 1 | Hofu City防府市寿 | Yamaguchi | 40.7 km |
| 1 | Nagato City長門市三隅 | Yamaguchi | 41.6 km |
| 1 | Hofu City防府市西浦 | Yamaguchi | 43.9 km |
| 1 | Mine City美祢市大嶺町 | Yamaguchi | 51.8 km |
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