December 24, 2020 at 03:18:00 JST
Southern Kyoto Prefecture · M3.1 · Shindo 2
京都府南部
Places with the strongest observed Shindo
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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 | Kyoto Ukyo Ward京都右京区京北周山町 | Kyoto | 9.2 km |
| 1 | Kyoto Sakyo Ward京都左京区広河原能見町 | Kyoto | 17.8 km |
| 1 | Nantan City南丹市美山町島 | Kyoto | 23.3 km |
| 1 | Takahama Town高浜町宮崎 | Fukui | 45.2 km |
| 1 | 京都左京区花脊 | Kyoto | — |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: December 24, 2020 at 03:23:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:29:58
- P2PQUAKEIssued: December 24, 2020 at 03:23:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:29:58
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