A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck Kyrgyzstan on September 12 at 14:47 local time, with its epicenter situated in the Jalal-Abad region. According to the Republican Center for Seismic Forecasting Monitoring, the tremor originated at a depth of 16 kilometers. The seismic event was detected in neighboring Uzbekistan, specifically impacting the Andijan and Namangan regions. Residents in both areas experienced tremors measuring two points on the intensity scale. The epicenter was located approximately 251 kilometers southeast of Tashkent, at coordinates 41.25° north latitude and 72.22° east longitude. Authorities confirmed that the impact was felt 49 kilometers away in Andijan and 55 kilometers away in Namangan. No further details regarding potential damage or casualties were provided in the initial report from the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Source : UzDaily
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