Update: Earthquake measuring 5.0 jolts area near Chayek, Kyrgyzstan on Aug. 12

Published Sep 2, 2026

KOCHKOR DISTRICT, Naryn Region — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Chayek around midday Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the region at 07:14 UTC (13:14 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was roughly 69 km east of Chayek and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey