August 17, 2026 at 15:39:00 JST
Kumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture · M3.5 · Shindo 3
熊本県熊本地方
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Shindo readings and epicentre
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Observed Shindo by station
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| Shindo | Station | Prefecture | Distance from epicentre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 八代市平山新町 | Kumamoto | 2.9 km |
| 2 | 八代市新地町 | Kumamoto | 1.5 km |
| 2 | 八代市千丁町 | Kumamoto | 4.4 km |
| 2 | 八代市坂本町 | Kumamoto | 9.4 km |
| 2 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市姫戸町 | Kumamoto | 17.8 km |
| 1 | 八代市鏡町 | Kumamoto | 8.1 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市松島町 | Kumamoto | 16.1 km |
| 1 | Ashikita Town芦北町田浦町 | Kumamoto | 17.7 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市大矢野町 | Kumamoto | 18.6 km |
| 1 | Itsuki Village五木村甲 | Kumamoto | 24.3 km |
| 1 | Ashikita Town芦北町芦北 | Kumamoto | 24.5 km |
| 1 | Amakusa City天草市倉岳町 | Kumamoto | 26.4 km |
| 1 | Amakusa City天草市有明町 | Kumamoto | 27.3 km |
| 1 | 熊本美里町永富 | Kumamoto | 27.8 km |
| 1 | Kuma Village球磨村渡 | Kumamoto | 28.1 km |
| 1 | Minamishimabara City南島原市口之津町 | Nagasaki | 40.4 km |
| 1 | Minamishimabara City南島原市加津佐町 | Nagasaki | 42.9 km |
| 1 | Nagashima Town長島町伊唐島 | Kagoshima | 48.1 km |
| 1 | Shiiba Village椎葉村下福良 | Miyazaki | 52.7 km |
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Sources and bulletins
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- JMA-XMLIssued: August 17, 2026 at 15:43:09Received: August 17, 2026 at 15:51:49
- P2PQUAKEIssued: August 17, 2026 at 15:43:09Received: August 17, 2026 at 15:51:49
- JMA-XMLIssued: August 17, 2026 at 15:41:21Received: August 17, 2026 at 15:51:49
- P2PQUAKEIssued: August 17, 2026 at 15:41:21Received: August 17, 2026 at 15:51:49
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