Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck eastern Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday afternoon, November 3, 2026, shaking ground about 99 kilometers east-southeast of Kyzyl-Eshme.

What happened:

The quake hit at 4:50 PM Central Time (10:50 PM local time in Kyrgyzstan), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It struck at a depth of about 10 kilometers, which is considered shallow, so shaking can feel stronger near the epicenter. The epicenter was located in a rural area east-southeast of Kyzyl-Eshme.

Impacts:

No tsunami threat was issued, and the quake happened inland, far from any ocean coastline. The Geological Survey had received no felt reports and no damage reports at the time of this report. Shallow quakes of this size can rattle buildings and knock items off shelves near the epicenter, and aftershocks are possible in the hours after the main shock.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops.

- Stay away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall.

- After the shaking stops, check yourself and those around you for injuries, and watch for hazards like broken glass, damaged walls, or gas leaks.

- Be ready for aftershocks, and avoid damaged buildings until they have been checked.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 3, 2026.