August 8, 2026 at 18:47:00 JST
Amakusa and Ashikita Region, Kumamoto Prefecture · M3.1 · Shindo 2
熊本県天草・芦北地方
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ashikita Town芦北町芦北 | Kumamoto | 0.7 km |
| 2 | Tsunagi Town津奈木町小津奈木 | Kumamoto | 9.6 km |
| 2 | Minamata City水俣市牧ノ内 | Kumamoto | 12.3 km |
| 2 | Minamata City水俣市陣内 | Kumamoto | 13.1 km |
| 1 | Ashikita Town芦北町田浦町 | Kumamoto | 6.7 km |
| 1 | Kamiamakusa City上天草市龍ヶ岳町 | Kumamoto | 14.4 km |
| 1 | Kuma Village球磨村渡 | Kumamoto | 15.2 km |
| 1 | Isa City伊佐市大口山野 | Kagoshima | 19.6 km |
| 1 | 八代市平山新町 | Kumamoto | 21.9 km |
| 1 | Nagashima Town長島町獅子島 | Kagoshima | 26.5 km |
| 1 | 鹿児島出水市緑町 | Kagoshima | 27.2 km |
| 1 | Nagashima Town長島町伊唐島 | Kagoshima | 28.7 km |
| 1 | 鹿児島出水市高尾野町 | Kagoshima | 32.1 km |
| 1 | Minamishimabara City南島原市加津佐町 | Nagasaki | 48.0 km |
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Sources and bulletins
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- JMA-XMLIssued: August 8, 2026 at 18:50:10Received: August 8, 2026 at 19:22:01
- P2PQUAKEIssued: August 8, 2026 at 18:50:10Received: August 8, 2026 at 19:22:01
- P2PQUAKEIssued: August 8, 2026 at 18:50:10Received: August 8, 2026 at 19:22:01
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