April 16, 2015 at 14:04:00 JST
Northern Shiga Prefecture · M3.2 · Shindo 2
滋賀県北部
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Takashima City高島市朽木柏 | Shiga | 5.8 km |
| 1 | Takashima City高島市朽木市場 | Shiga | 6.0 km |
| 1 | 福井若狭町市場 | Fukui | 7.6 km |
| 1 | Takashima City高島市今津町日置前 | Shiga | 11.1 km |
| 1 | 福井若狭町中央 | Fukui | 16.7 km |
| 1 | Obama City小浜市四谷町 | Fukui | 17.6 km |
| 1 | 福井おおい町名田庄久坂 | Fukui | 20.0 km |
| 1 | 福井おおい町本郷 | Fukui | 26.9 km |
| 1 | Takahama Town高浜町宮崎 | Fukui | 33.3 km |
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: April 16, 2015 at 14:08:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:44:05
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