Kyrgyzstan quake damages buildings

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- At least 6,000 buildings in Kyrgyzstan were damaged by an earthquake in the northern regions of the country.

Rescue officials said no injuries have been reported from the quake, which measured 6.6 on the Richter scale, Novosti reported Wednesday.

The rescuers said 10 buildings were destroyed by the tremor, 518 were somewhat damaged and the remaining buildings were only slightly damaged.