An earthquake occurred in Bukhara region

Askar Yakubov · 11:12, 02.08.2024 · Updated 01:25 · 1435 views

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) – The Republican Center for Seismological Monitoring of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported an earthquake, which occurred on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan on 2 August 2024, at 10:39 local time (05:39 GMT).

The Epicenter was in Gijduvan district of Bukhara region. Coordinates: 40.42 degrees north latitude; 65.19 degrees east longitude. Magnitude M=4.4.

Depth: 10 km. The distance from the epicenter to Tashkent is 351 km to the southwest.

Seismic intensity in Uzbekistan:

Navbakhchor district: 2-3 points, 28 km.
Gijduvan district: 2 points, 35 km.
Navoi city: 2 points, 39 km.
Karmana district: 2 points, 44 km.

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