An earthquake was registered 30 km north of Otar village in Kazakhstan on January 5, 2026.

The tremor occurred at 10:15 a.m. (GMT+5), with epicenter coordinates at 43.76°N, 75.15°E. The magnitude measured 3.7, with an energy class of 8.8, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

This follows another quake felt by residents of Almaty on December 22, 2025, highlighting ongoing seismic activity in the region.