December 3, 2018 at 23:13:00 JST
Chikugo Region, Fukuoka Prefecture · M2.8 · Shindo 1
福岡県筑後地方
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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 | Miyama Cityみやま市高田町 | Fukuoka | 4.7 km |
| 1 | Nankan Town南関町関町 | Kumamoto | 5.8 km |
| 1 | Miyama Cityみやま市瀬高町 | Fukuoka | 5.9 km |
| 1 | Yanagawa City柳川市大和町 | Fukuoka | 7.3 km |
| 1 | Yanagawa City柳川市三橋町 | Fukuoka | 10.1 km |
| 1 | Chikugo City筑後市山ノ井 | Fukuoka | 12.2 km |
| 1 | Oki Town大木町八町牟田 | Fukuoka | 13.4 km |
| 1 | Okawa City大川市酒見 | Fukuoka | 16.6 km |
| 1 | Kurume City久留米市城島町 | Fukuoka | 17.9 km |
| 1 | Kurume City久留米市三潴町 | Fukuoka | 18.0 km |
| 1 | Ureshino City嬉野市下宿乙 | Saga | 47.6 km |
| 1 | Karatsu City唐津市相知 | Saga | 53.4 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: December 3, 2018 at 23:17:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:34:40
- P2PQUAKEIssued: December 3, 2018 at 23:17:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:34:40
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