It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the seismological experimental-methodical expedition of the republic.
It is specified that tremors were recorded at 06:12 Moscow time. Their epicenter was located 78 km from Alma-Ata. The outbreak was at a depth of 20 km.
Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 5.4 in the Alma-Ata region of Kazakhstan was recorded at 02:07 Moscow time. Its epicenter was located 145 km from Alma-Ata.