U.S. Citizen Services
Earthquake Alert (08/22/2008)
On August 22, at 1:26 pm local time, an earthquake shook central Uzbekistan. According to the Uzbek Institute for Seismology, the epicenter was 17 km southwest of Tashkent in Nazarbek and on a 12 level scale, it measured around 5 to 5.6.
We have received no reports of loss of life or serious injuries. However, there are reports of minor structural damages to homes and buildings. Today’s tremor is a reminder to all U.S. citizens residing and/or traveling in Uzbekistan that we are located in an earthquake-prone region of the world.
For tips on earthquake preparedness, American Citizens living in Uzbekistan are encouraged to periodically review: http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/index.shtm.
The U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan is located at 3, Moyqo’rghon Street, 5th Block, Yunusobod District, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 100093. The main telephone number is 998-71-120-5450. The fax number is 998-71-120-6335. The website is http://uzbekistan.usembassy.gov.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers in other areas, by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).