7
Uzbekistan

Earthquake in Kyrgyzstan Felt in Uzbekistan’s Sokh District

Earthquake in Kyrgyzstan Felt in Uzbekistan’s Sokh District
Earthquake in Kyrgyzstan Felt in Uzbekistan’s Sokh District

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — On 19 March 2026, at 17:03:17 Tashkent time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 occurred near the city of Batken in the Kyrgyz Republic. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers at coordinates 39.59 N, 71.39 E.

In Uzbekistan, tremors were felt in the Sokh district, registering at intensity level 2. The distance from the epicenter to Tashkent is 262 kilometers to the southeast.

No information has been received regarding damage or casualties in Uzbekistan.

Askar Yakubov
Askar Yakubov

Askar Yakubov is a professional photojournalist with extensive experience in news and reportage photography. He specializes in fast-paced coverage of social, political, cultural, international, business, and community events, with a sharp eye for capturing expressive shots and conveying the atmosphere of an event under tight time constraints. His skill set spans reportage, portrait, and documentary photography, along with image editing and color correction, and preparing photo materials for media and digital platforms. He is known for his professionalism, adherence to editorial standards, and ability to work both independently and as part of a shooting team.