Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Recorded in Kyrgyzstan

Quick summary

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 was recorded in Kyrgyzstan 120 km southeast of Bishkek. Tremors with an intensity of 5 points were felt by residents of several villages, while the intensity in the capital and other cities was 3 points. No reports of casualties or material damage have been received.

Why it matters

Residents of Bishkek and neighbouring regions felt the earthquake, although the intensity in the capital was weak (3 points). In villages near the epicentre, tremors reached 5 points, but there is no official information about damage yet.

Key takeaways

• ›A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Kyrgyzstan on August 12 at 13:14 local time, recorded on the MSK-64 scale with energy class K=12.3.
• ›The seismic focus lies approximately 120 km southeast of the capital Bishkek, with the strongest shaking — around 5 degrees MSK-64 — felt in villages closest to the epicenter.
• ›No casualties or damage have been reported by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences.