KARA BUURA, Talas Region — A 5.4 magnitude quake was reported near Kanysh-Kyya Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 20:28 UTC (02:28 local time), the area was hit by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter roughly 47 km north-northeast of Kanysh-Kyya.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 29 online responses from individuals reporting that they experienced the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was recorded and residents in multiple cities — including Salor, Tashkent and Kokterek — reported feeling the earthquake.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and log construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey