Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- An earthquake was felt in Uzbekistan on 26 December at 15:28. This was reported by the Republican Center for Seismic Prognostic Monitoring of the Ministry of Emergencies of Uzbekistan.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located in Batken region of Kyrgyzstan near the border with Uzbekistan. The magnitude was 5.3, the depth was 10 km.

The strength of the tremors was:

in Tashkent (238 km) - 2-3 points;

in Namangan (90 km) - 4 points;

in Andijan (88 km) - 4 points;

in Ferghana (24 km) - 5-6 points;

in Gulistan (246 km) - 2 points;

in Jizzak (325 km) - 2 points;

in Samarkand (405 km) - 2 points.