Near the village of Khuzhir on Baikal, a 5 to 6 magnitude earthquake occurred, with the epicenter in the middle of the lake. Shocks were felt in Irkutsk, Elantsy, Listvyanka and other settlements, but according to the Emergencies Ministry there are no casualties or damage. Eight teams are now checking vital facilities, homes and social sites. The report also notes several weaker quakes in the Baikal region since the start of the year.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5-6 occurred in the area of the village of Khuzhir in the Olkhon District today, February 4, at approximately 02:27 local time. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the central part of Lake Baikal. According to the Baikal branch of the Geophysical Service, the tremors were also felt in Irkutsk, Elantsy, Listvyanka, and other settlements.Fortunately, no one was injured. No damage was recorded either, the regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations said.
Eight working groups have been organized to inspect life-support facilities and residential buildings. An inspection of socially significant and potentially hazardous facilities in Irkutsk, the Slyudyansky and Olkhonsky districts is also planned.
As a reminder, the previous earthquake in the Baikal region occurred on January 24. Its epicenter was located in northeastern Buryatia, near the border with Zabaykalsky Krai. In total, since the beginning of this year and up to last night, five minor earthquakes have occurred in the Baikal region, with magnitudes of 3-3.5.