Today, December 6, an earthquake was recorded in a number of regions of Uzbekistan. According to the Center for Seismic Prognostic Monitoring, the natural tremors that occurred at night were felt in several regions of the country and caused short-term concern among the population.
According to reports, the earthquake occurred at 02:14. The seismic activity at the epicenter was around 5 points, with a magnitude of 4.5 and a depth of 17 kilometers. The Pop district of Namangan region was designated as the epicenter. This point is located 135 km southeast of Tashkent. The coordinates are also important: 40.89° north latitude, 70.75° east longitude.
The intensity of the earthquake across Uzbekistan was as follows:
Namangan region - 3 points, 77 km
Fergana region - 2-3 points, 104 km.
Andijan region - 2 points, 129 km.
Tashkent city - 2 points, 135 km
Syrdarya region - 2 points, 173 km.
Although the natural phenomenon was relatively weak, small tremors were felt in some areas. Experts say that earthquakes of this magnitude usually do not cause significant damage, but seismic activity in the area will continue to be studied.
Read “Zamin” on Telegram!
Users of Меҳмон are not allowed to comment this publication.
