Seismic Events Felt Across Regions: Almaty, Chile and Dagestan
In the night hours of February 24, residents in Almaty, Kazakhstan, reported feeling a tremor. The Seismological Experimental and Methodological Expedition, a unit under the Ministry of Emergencies, confirmed the event to RIA News. The bulletin placed the epicenter within the territory of the People’s Republic of China and recorded a magnitude of 6.1. The announcement specified the time in Almaty as 4:58 local, noting the epicenter was approximately 276 kilometers southeast of the city. The seismic source was estimated to lie at a depth of about 5 kilometers. Tremors in residential neighborhoods reached a perceptibility level of three on a scale used to gauge community impact. To date, there have been no reports of injuries or confirmed structural damage linked to the tremor. This information underscores how distant seismic activity can be felt in nearby regions, prompting authorities to monitor potential aftershocks and to communicate safety guidance to residents. [Attribution: Seismological Experimental and Methodological Expedition, Ministry of Emergencies]
On February 23, a seismic event occurred off the coast of Chile, producing a quake in the Pacific Ocean. While the epicenter was far from inhabited lands, authorities stated there was no tsunami risk for nearby coastal regions. This development illustrates how significant underwater earthquakes can be detected at considerable distances, yet pose no immediate danger to shorelines when seafloor displacement and oceanic propagation do not trigger additional waves. Monitoring agencies continue to assess any potential indirect effects and to update coastal communities as needed. [Attribution: Seismological Experimental and Methodological Expedition, Ministry of Emergencies]
Earlier in Dagestan, a separate seismic event was recorded with a magnitude of 4.6. This occurrence highlights the regional seismic activity that can be present in the broader area, even when events occur at lower magnitudes. Local authorities maintain surveillance to verify the integrity of infrastructure and public safety, with updates provided through official channels as investigations progress. [Attribution: Seismological Experimental and Methodological Expedition, Ministry of Emergencies]