Almaty, Kazakhstan shakes as magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes: residents flee buildings
Almaty, Kazakhstan shakes as magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes: residents flee buildings
- Record_IDVB4420
- Title:Almaty, Kazakhstan shakes as magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes: residents flee buildings
- Tags:earthquake, almaty, kazakhstan, magnitude 6.7, seismic, tremors, evacuation, aftershocks, epicenter, china, kyrgyzstan, residents, safety, online video, emergency, monitoring, no casualties, no damage, high-rise, border
- Category:News
- Filming Location:Almaty
- Country:Kazakhstan
- Graphic Content Categories:Brand Safe
- Description:On January 22, 2024, Almaty, Kazakhstan experienced a magnitude 6.7 earthquake, sending shockwaves through the region. Recorded by the Ministry of Emergency Situations' seismic stations, the quake's epicenter was situated 264 kilometers southeast of Almaty, on the Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan border, within China's Xinjiang Uyghur region. The seismic event, occurring at 00:09 local time, prompted residents to evacuate their homes in anticipation of potential aftershocks, which were still felt at 00:45. Despite the intensity, the city reported a magnitude four impact, and, as of the initial report, there were no indications of casualties or significant damage. A video circulated online captured the urgency as numerous individuals descended high-rise building stairs to ensure their safety during the quake.
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