Earthquake Shakes Kazakhstan's Almaty, No Injuries Reported

An earthquake struck near Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, on December 4 around 12:45 p.m. (GMT+5), sending tremors through the city.

Sirens sounded, and some residents received phone alerts warning of potential danger, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazakh media.

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The Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations recorded the quake at a magnitude of 2-3. No injuries or damage have been reported. Residents in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, also felt the tremors.