A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was registered in Uzbekistan’s Fergana region on November 13 at 14:13, according to the Republican Center for Seismoprognostic Monitoring of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The epicenter was located in the city of Quvasoy, with the earthquake’s focus at a depth of 10 kilometers. Tremors were felt at 2–3 points in Quva district and 2 points in Tashlak district. The epicenter was reported to be 249 kilometers southeast of Tashkent.
Key Takeaways: A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred in Uzbekistan’s Fergana region, with its epicenter in Quvasoy and a focal depth of 10 km. Tremors were felt at 2–3 points in Quva district and 2 points in Tashlak district; the event was recorded on November 13 at 14:13, 249 km southeast of Tashkent.
The Fergana Valley is one of Uzbekistan’s seismically active areas, where low- and moderate-magnitude tremors are recorded periodically. For this reason, seismological services regularly publish event parameters, including epicenter location, focal depth and the intensity of shaking in populated areas. Such information is important for emergency preparedness, building safety standards and timely public awareness.
The official report provided specific technical details: the earthquake occurred on November 13 at 14:13, its epicenter was in Quvasoy, and the focus lay at a depth of 10 kilometers. Shaking intensity was estimated at 2–3 points in Quva district and 2 points in Tashlak district. The report also indicated that the epicenter was 249 kilometers southeast of Tashkent. No further information about aftershocks or other seismic events was included in the statement.
Earthquakes of magnitude 2.8 are generally classified as weak seismic events and are not usually expected to cause serious impact on buildings. Nevertheless, in seismically active areas, recording even small tremors matters for monitoring the overall situation and maintaining the readiness of emergency services. Local authorities and emergency management bodies may issue clarifying information as needed.
No additional official information about the consequences of the earthquake has been released so far. Seismological monitoring of the region continues, and relevant agencies within the emergency services system are expected to provide further updates if necessary.
Source: podrobno.uz