Kyzyl-Eshme region, Kyrgyzstan — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck eastern Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday afternoon Central Time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened:

The quake hit at 3:34 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, November 3, about 97 kilometers east-southeast of Kyzyl-Eshme. It struck at a depth of about 10 kilometers, or roughly 6 miles, below the surface. In local time in Kyrgyzstan, it was 3:34 a.m. Wednesday. The USGS lists the earthquake as reviewed, with a magnitude type of moment magnitude.

Impacts:

No tsunami threat was flagged by the USGS for this earthquake. No felt reports or damage reports were listed in the USGS data at the time of this report, and no injuries have been reported in the available USGS information. Shaking from a quake of this size is typically felt near the epicenter, and residents in the surrounding region may have felt the ground move.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking, and stay away from windows and heavy objects that could fall.

- After the shaking stops, check yourself and those around you for injuries, and check your home for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged wiring.

- Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size, and stay clear of damaged buildings.

- If you are near the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground, and follow guidance from local officials.

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