A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in southeastern Kazakhstan. This is reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic.
“On November 5, 2024, at 23:45 Astana time, the network of seismological stations of NNTsNII LLP (National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research) of the Ministry of Emergency Situations recorded an earthquake on the territory of the region by Zhetisu. of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Sensitivity information: to be confirmed.” — the department said in a statement.
There have been no reports of casualties or damage yet.
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center, the epicenter occurred 40 kilometers from the city of Zharkent, near the border with China. The focus occurred at a depth of 8 km.