ASTANA, Kazakhstan: On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 11:52 am local time (Asia/Almaty GMT +5), a moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred approximately 15.2 km (9 mi) from Aqtoghay, East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan. The earthquake, with a very shallow depth of 10 km (6 mi), went unnoticed or was not reported to have been felt.
While the closest larger town, Lepsy, situated 89 km (55 mi) southwest of the epicenter, may have experienced very weak shaking, it is unlikely that residents in the capital city of Astana, located 774 km (481 mi) away, felt the earthquake. However, smaller towns and villages closer to the epicenter might have experienced stronger shaking.
The seismic event serves as a reminder of the region’s susceptibility to earthquakes and underscores the importance of preparedness measures to mitigate potential risks and ensure community safety.
