December 25, 2015 at 15:02:00 JST
Northern Inland of Akita Prefecture · M3.5 · Shindo 2
秋田県内陸北部
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 | Semboku City仙北市西木町上桧木内 | Akita | 21.2 km |
| 2 | Kitaakita City北秋田市新田目 | Akita | 29.1 km |
| 1 | Kitaakita City北秋田市阿仁水無 | Akita | 17.1 km |
| 1 | Odate City大館市比内町味噌内 | Akita | 21.5 km |
| 1 | Kitaakita City北秋田市米内沢 | Akita | 23.0 km |
| 1 | Odate City大館市比内町扇田 | Akita | 24.5 km |
| 1 | Kamikoani Village上小阿仁村小沢田 | Akita | 26.5 km |
| 1 | Kosaka Town小坂町小坂砂森 | Akita | 38.5 km |
| 1 | Noshiro City能代市二ツ井町上台 | Akita | 39.2 km |
| 1 | Mitane Town三種町鵜川 | Akita | 52.4 km |
| 1 | 北秋田市阿仁銀山 | Akita | — |
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