May 3, 2016 at 12:06:00 JST
Kiisuido Strait · M3.8 · Shindo 2
紀伊水道
Places with the strongest observed Shindo
These municipalities had the highest station readings in this report. Open a place to compare this earthquake with its local history.
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 | Yuasa Town湯浅町青木 | Wakayama | 31.0 km |
| 1 | Gobo City御坊市薗 | Wakayama | 17.7 km |
| 1 | 和歌山日高町高家 | Wakayama | 19.4 km |
| 1 | Yura Town由良町里 | Wakayama | 20.9 km |
| 1 | 日高川町土生 | Wakayama | 21.4 km |
| 1 | Arida City有田市箕島 | Wakayama | 33.6 km |
| 1 | 有田川町下津野 | Wakayama | 35.3 km |
| 1 | Naka Town那賀町和食 | Tokushima | 46.8 km |
| 1 | Kimino Town紀美野町下佐々 | Wakayama | 49.1 km |
| 1 | Toyo Town東洋町生見 | Kochi | 73.2 km |
| 1 | 海南市日方 | Wakayama | — |
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