Seismic Events in Central Asia: Earthquakes Shake Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
On March 28, two earthquakes struck Central Asia, impacting Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The first quake, with a magnitude of 5.5, was felt in Bishkek and the Talas Region. Damage occurred to several buildings, prompting a state of emergency and coordination between emergency services. No casualties have been reported and the situation remains controlled. Additionally, similar seismic activities were recorded in Southeast Asia on the same day.
On March 28, two earthquakes struck Central Asia, impacting Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 5.5 and occurred around 133 kilometers from Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, at 4:42 a.m. It was felt with a strength of four points in Bishkek and reached five points in Kyrgyzstan’s Talas Region, located near the border with Kazakhstan.
A second earthquake, less powerful at 3.5 magnitude, was registered at 7:00 a.m. on the Chatkal Ridge in southwestern Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the initial quake caused damage to five residential buildings and one educational institution in the Talas Region, prompting an operational team to assess the damage.
In response to the earthquakes, a state of emergency was declared. An emergency meeting took place at 5 a.m. involving officials from the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Crisis Management Center of Kyrgyzstan. First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Azamat Mambetov emphasized the need for heightened alertness following the incident.
Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties. Authorities maintain that the situation is under control, with Kyrgyzstan’s Crisis Management Center coordinating with Kazakhstan’s counterpart to share updates in real-time.
Additionally, on the same day, two significant earthquakes occurred in Southeast Asia, affecting Myanmar and Thailand. Seismologists reported a major quake in Myanmar with a magnitude of 7.9 (some sources cite 7.7), followed by a second quake with magnitude 6.4. Tremors were felt as far away as Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Laos, and China.
The early morning earthquakes on March 28 have caused structural damage in the Talas Region, but no casualties reported. Officials swiftly declared a state of emergency to manage the situation effectively. Coordination between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan’s emergency services ensures ongoing communication. Moreover, the same day, significant seismic activity was reported in Southeast Asia, highlighting the region’s geological instability.
Original Source: timesca.com
