On February 16, 2026, at 13:14 local time, an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the MSK-64 scale occurred in China. According to information from the Seismological Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic, the epicenter was located near the border with Kyrgyzstan.
The tremor was felt in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, particularly in the settlements of Bedel and Ishtyk, where the intensity reached 3 points. Bedel is located 34 km south of the epicenter, while Ishtyk is 45 km southeast. The city of Karakol is 143 km south of the specified location.
No casualties or damage have been reported. Specialists continue to monitor seismic activity in the area.
