The number of victims during the earthquake in Almaty increased to 67

67 people turned to Almaty hospitals for medical help after the powerful earthquake. This was reported by the press service of the city hall.

“As of 17:00 on January 23, 2024, 67 people applied for medical care to hospitals in Almaty. Of these, 55 were adults and 12 children,” – says in statement.

Among the injured children there are several infants. They all received their injuries at home.

It is also clarified that five children and three adults remained in the hospital. One of the patients is now in intensive care in serious condition: he underwent surgery.

Let us remind you that on the evening of January 22, earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.7 shook the territory of Kazakhstan. The epicenter of the earthquake was located on the border of the republic with Kyrgyzstan, 264 kilometers southeast of Almaty. Residents of the city ran out into the street en masse, fearing for their lives.

In addition, the tremors were also felt by residents of China. The magnitude of the earthquake there was 7.