January 23, 2018 at 04:42:00 JST
Southern Gunma Prefecture · M2.8 · Shindo 2
群馬県南部
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 | Kiryu City桐生市元宿町 | Gunma | 2.9 km |
| 1 | Midori Cityみどり市笠懸町 | Gunma | 1.8 km |
| 1 | Kiryu City桐生市織姫町 | Gunma | 2.9 km |
| 1 | Midori Cityみどり市大間々町 | Gunma | 4.3 km |
| 1 | Ota City太田市大原町 | Gunma | 4.4 km |
| 1 | Kiryu City桐生市新里町 | Gunma | 5.8 km |
| 1 | Isesaki City伊勢崎市西久保町 | Gunma | 6.7 km |
| 1 | Isesaki City伊勢崎市東町 | Gunma | 8.0 km |
| 1 | Maebashi City前橋市粕川町 | Gunma | 8.1 km |
| 1 | Ota City太田市西本町 | Gunma | 13.3 km |
| 1 | Isesaki City伊勢崎市今泉町 | Gunma | 13.4 km |
| 1 | Ashikaga City足利市大正町 | Tochigi | 15.0 km |
| 1 | Tochigi City栃木市岩舟町静 | Tochigi | 33.5 km |
| 1 | 館林市美園町 | Gunma | — |
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