"The natural phenomenon has caused damage to a number of residential buildings and social facilities. Fortunately, there was no threat to human life," the report says.

According to updated data, 25 residential buildings were damaged, one of which was declared "emergency and dangerous to live in," as well as 12 schools, a kindergarten and a polyclinic.

Work continues at the scene of the emergency "to assess the damage and provide assistance to the victims." "All relevant structures of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are monitoring the situation and promptly taking the necessary measures," the ministry assured.

The magnitude of the earthquake that occurred in Kyrgyzstan on the night of March 12 at the epicenter was 4.9. tass.ru.