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Uzbekistan

Earthquake registered in Tashkent region

Earthquake registered in Tashkent region
Earthquake registered in Tashkent region

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — On 12 March, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck the Tashkent region, according to the Seismic Prognostic Monitoring Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

The tremors were recorded at 06:16 local time, with the epicenter located in Tashkent district at a depth of 10 kilometers. The earthquake's epicenter was 19 kilometers northwest of Tashkent.

Seismic activity was felt across several districts of Tashkent and surrounding areas:

Tashkent district – 3 points (6 km)

Almazar district – 3 points (10 km)

Shaykhantakhur, Uchtepa, Chilanzar, Mirzo-Ulugbek, Yakkasaray districts – 2-3 points (15-18 km)

Mirabad, Yunusabad, Zangiata districts – 2 points (19-20 km)

Yashnabad, Sergeli districts – 2 points (22-23 km)

Bektemir, Yangikhayot, Kibrai districts – 2 points (26-27 km).

There have been no reports of casualties or structural damage.

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.