On June 4, 2026, at 21:19 Astana time, the seismic station network of the National Scientific Center for Seismological Observations and Research LLP of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan recorded an earthquake.
The earthquake epicenter was located within the territory of Kazakhstan, 316 km northeast of Almaty.
Epicenter coordinates: 44.547° N, 80.405° E.
Depth: 30 km.
Energy class: 13.1.
Magnitude (MPV): 6.1.
Felt intensity data (MSK-64 scale):
Estimated intensity:
Zharkent, Panfilov District, Zhetysu Region – 4 points, 53 km;
Sarkand, Sarkand District, Zhetysu Region – 3 points, 104 km;
Zhansugurov village, Aksu District, Zhetysu Region – 3 points, 117 km;
Balpyk Bi village, Koksu District, Zhetysu Region – 2 points, 177 km;
Usharal, Alakol District, Zhetysu Region – 2 points, 185 km;
Saryozek village, Kerbulak District, Zhetysu Region – 2 points, 195 km;
Ushtobe, Karatal District, Zhetysu Region – 2 points, 207 km.
Emergency vehicles of the Zhetysu Region Department of Emergency Situations garrison were immediately deployed in front of administrative buildings. Thirty calls were received through the 101 and 112 emergency lines.
Critical infrastructure facilities are operating normally.
Observers of the hydrological posts of the ZHATEU branch of the State Institution “Kazselezashchita” and employees of Kazvodkhoz are conducting inspections of hydraulic engineering structures.
No information has been received regarding casualties or damage.