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Earthquake occurs in Tashkent

Earthquake occurs in Tashkent
Earthquake occurs in Tashkent

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — On 9 September 2024, an earthquake was registered in Uzbekistan, according to the Republican Center for Seismic Prognostic Monitoring of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan.

According to the center, the epicenter of the earthquake was located in Mirzo-Ulugbek district of Tashkent, with coordinates of 41.33 degrees north latitude and 69.38 degrees east longitude.

The earthquake had a magnitude of 3.6 and a depth of 5 km. The epicenter was situated 10 km northeast of Tashkent.

The intensity of tremors in various districts of Tashkent was as follows:

- Mirzo-Ulugbek district: 2 points (2 km from the epicenter),

- Mirabad district: 2 points (5 km),

- Shaykhontohur district: 2 points (6 km),

- Yashnabad district: 2 points (6 km),

- Almazar district: 2 points (7 km),

- Yakkasaray district: 2 points (7 km),

- Chilanzar district: 2 points (9 km).

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.