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Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Strikes Namangan Region of Uzbekistan

Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Strikes Namangan Region of Uzbekistan
Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Strikes Namangan Region of Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — On 6 December 2025, at 02:04 local time, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred in the Pap district of Namangan region of Uzbekistan.

The earthquake’s hypocenter was at a depth of 17 km, with the epicenter located at coordinates 40.89 N, 70.75 E.

The intensity of the tremors reached 5 points at the epicenter. Neighboring regions felt the tremors as follows: Namangan Region — 3 points, Fergana — 2–3 points, Andijan — 2 points, Tashkent — 2 points, Syrdarya — 2 points.

The epicenter is situated approximately 135 km southeast of the capital, Tashkent. No reports of damage or casualties have been received so far. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation.

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.