August 6, 2016 at 09:21:00 JST
Kumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture · M3.5 · Shindo 3
熊本県熊本地方
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 八代市坂本町 | Kumamoto | 7.9 km |
| 2 | Ashikita Town芦北町田浦町 | Kumamoto | 9.6 km |
| 2 | Kuma Village球磨村渡 | Kumamoto | 17.3 km |
| 1 | 八代市平山新町 | Kumamoto | 8.4 km |
| 1 | 八代市千丁町 | Kumamoto | 14.7 km |
| 1 | Ashikita Town芦北町芦北 | Kumamoto | 15.1 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市姫戸町 | Kumamoto | 17.8 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市龍ヶ岳町 | Kumamoto | 19.8 km |
| 1 | Itsuki Village五木村甲 | Kumamoto | 21.6 km |
| 1 | Isa City伊佐市大口山野 | Kagoshima | 28.5 km |
| 1 | Uki City宇城市松橋町 | Kumamoto | 28.7 km |
| 1 | Isa City伊佐市大口鳥巣 | Kagoshima | 37.7 km |
| 1 | Saito City西都市上の宮 | Miyazaki | 81.1 km |
| 1 | 八代市松江城町 | Kumamoto | — |
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Sources and bulletins
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: August 6, 2016 at 09:25:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:40:25
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: August 6, 2016 at 09:23:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:40:25
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