Tengrinews.kz — Google alerted Android users in Kazakhstan about an earthquake near Almaty and reminded them of safety measures.
According to the map, the epicenter was located in Kyrgyzstan. Google reported that a magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred 193 kilometers from Almaty.
Kazakhstanis did not report feeling the earthquake.
According to the Almaty Department of Emergency Situations, the earthquake occurred in Kyrgyzstan. Tremors were not felt in Almaty.
According to Kyrgyz outlet Kaktus Media, the earthquake occurred at 2:40 a.m. in Naryn Region and measured 5 points.
The focus was located five kilometers from the village of Ottuk and 31 kilometers from Naryn. In some villages of Naryn Region, tremors were felt at an intensity of 3.5 to 5 points.
Information about possible damage and casualties is being clarified.