(RFE/RL)
January 9, 2007 -- An earthquake that measured 6.0 magnitude rocked southern Kyrgyzstan on January 8 but did not cause large-scale damage or injuries.
The country's Emergency Situations Ministry said the quake, in the southern Batken province, did not cause large-scale damage or injuries.
The epicenter was registered in the Turkistan mountains near the border with Tajikistan.
Tremors could be felt in the town of Kyzyl-Kya, and the city of Osh.
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