Earthquake in Kyrgyzstan also felt in Uzbekistan
An earthquake shook Kyrgyzstan for the second time within one day. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The tremors of this earthquake were also felt in the territory of Uzbekistan. This was reported by the Republican Center for Seismoprognostic Monitoring.
According to official data, on January 17, 2026, at 18:11, an earthquake was recorded in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan. The epicenter of this earthquake was located approximately 215 kilometers southeast of Tashkent.
The earthquake had a magnitude of 3.3 and occurred at a depth of 7 kilometers below the surface. The earthquake's strength was also felt in the territory of Uzbekistan.
Specifically, the tremor intensity was recorded as 2 points in the Sokh district and 2 points in the Rishton district. These areas are located approximately 22 and 28 kilometers from the epicenter, respectively.
It is stated that the earthquakes are occurring as a result of natural processes in the region. Experts urge the public to remain calm and to follow safety measures if necessary.
For your information: The Republican Center for Seismoprognostic Monitoring regularly provides information about earthquakes.
