URGENT: Earthquake registered in Kazakhstan

ASTANA. May 17. KAZINFORM A moderate earthquake rattled south-east of Almaty city on Thursday afternoon, seismologic expedition of Science Committee of Kazakhstan's Education and Science Ministry reports.

A 2-3 magnitude earthquake occurred 128 kilometers away from Almaty at 12:01 a.m. and was felt in Zhalanash, Saty and Kurmety villages. No damages or injuries were reported.