September 28, 2023 at 18:34:00 JST
Northern Yamaguchi Prefecture · M3.3 · Shindo 1
山口県北部
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagi City萩市吉部 | Yamaguchi | 6.9 km |
| 1 | Abu Town阿武町奈古 | Yamaguchi | 11.9 km |
| 1 | Hagi City萩市須佐 | Yamaguchi | 13.3 km |
| 1 | Hagi City萩市福井 | Yamaguchi | 13.5 km |
| 1 | Tsuwano Town津和野町後田 | Shimane | 16.0 km |
| 1 | Hagi City萩市下田万 | Yamaguchi | 16.5 km |
| 1 | Hagi City萩市川上 | Yamaguchi | 20.2 km |
| 1 | Hagi City萩市土原 | Yamaguchi | 20.4 km |
| 1 | Yoshika Town吉賀町柿木村柿木 | Shimane | 25.7 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: September 28, 2023 at 18:36:42Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:24:45
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