May 7, 2017 at 21:36:00 JST
Kumamoto Region, Kumamoto Prefecture · M2.8 · Shindo 3
熊本県熊本地方
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Uki City宇城市豊野町 | Kumamoto | 6.5 km |
| 1 | Uki City宇城市小川町 | Kumamoto | 1.1 km |
| 1 | Hikawa Town氷川町島地 | Kumamoto | 3.6 km |
| 1 | Uki City宇城市松橋町 | Kumamoto | 5.5 km |
| 1 | 八代市東陽町 | Kumamoto | 5.9 km |
| 1 | Uki City宇城市不知火町 | Kumamoto | 6.2 km |
| 1 | 八代市鏡町 | Kumamoto | 6.5 km |
| 1 | 熊本美里町馬場 | Kumamoto | 9.5 km |
| 1 | Uto City宇土市新小路町 | Kumamoto | 10.1 km |
| 1 | Kosa Town甲佐町豊内 | Kumamoto | 11.7 km |
| 1 | 八代市泉町 | Kumamoto | 12.1 km |
| 1 | Mifune Town御船町御船 | Kumamoto | 15.4 km |
| 1 | 八代市坂本町 | Kumamoto | 18.0 km |
| 1 | Kumamoto Nishi Ward熊本西区春日 | Kumamoto | 20.7 km |
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Sources and bulletins
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: May 7, 2017 at 21:40:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:38:23
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- P2PQUAKEIssued: May 7, 2017 at 21:39:00Received: July 31, 2026 at 00:38:23
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