The Almaty Construction Management announced on March 4, 2024, that cracks have been observed in the walls of several educational buildings following an earthquake. According to the department, these damages mainly affect finishing materials and do not impact the structural integrity of the buildings.
A special commission comprising experts from the Emergency Situations Department, KazNIIISA, GASK, district architects, and other authorized bodies will inspect all social facilities. Any necessary measures will be taken based on the findings.
It was emphasized that there are no significant damages to buildings in the city, and life support systems are functioning normally. Earlier, it was reported that another strong earthquake had occurred in Almaty, with residents feeling strong tremors measuring 5 on the Richter scale at 11:22.
Recall that a similar strong earthquake hit Almaty overnight on January 23, 2024. Underground tremors reaching a magnitude of 5 were felt by residents and visitors of the southern capital. Stay informed about the latest updates on the powerful earthquake in Almaty.
