A 5.8 magnitude quake was detected close to Tumxuk on Thursday around midday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 07:44 UTC (13:44 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 9 km, with its epicenter roughly 136 km north-northwest of Tumxuk.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 13 reports via its online form from people who say they felt the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was registered and several people in and around the Almaty area reported experiencing the earthquake.

Impact and estimated losses

Yellow alert for economic losses. Some damage is possible and the impact should be relatively localized. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of China. Past events with this alert level have required a local or regional level response. Green alert for shaking-related fatalities. There is a low likelihood of casualties.

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