Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Republican Center for Seismic Forecasting Monitoring of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that an earthquake occurred on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan on 5 January at 21:59 local time (01/05/2024, 16:59 GMT).

Epicenter was in Chartak district of Namangan region. Earthquake coordinates: 41.11 degrees north latitude; 71.81 degrees east longitude. Magnitude M=3.5. Depth 15 km. The distance from the epicenter to Tashkent is 218 km in a southeast direction.

The strength of tremors on the territory of Uzbekistan:

Chartak district: 2-3 points, 2 km.

Uychi district: 2 points, 13 km.

Namangan city: 2 points, 17 km.

Yangikurgan district: 2 points, 20 km.

Kasansay district: 2 points, 23 km.