India, Oct. 6 -- An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck the Kyrgyzstan region in the early hours of Monday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The earthquake's intensity was initially measured at 5.7 but later revised to 5.5 magnitude.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages.

According to the EMSC, the magnitude 5.5 Kyrgyzstan earthquake struck at around 1:28 am (local time) at a depth of seven kilometres.

The epicentre of the earthquake was 77 kilometres south-southeast of Taraz, Kazakhstan.

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