Latest earthquakes near Mongolia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mongolia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mongolia (also known as Монголия), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 13:16 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.7 | 185 km ENE from Sühbaatar |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 12:31 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 4.2 | 74 km NNE from Mörön |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 17:33 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 5.1 | 37 km WSW from Dalandzadgad |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 20:17 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.6 | 129 km SSW from Bayanhongor |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 05:14 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.5 | 134 km S from Bayanhongor |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 02:49 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.6 | 262 km ENE from Sühbaatar |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 19:32 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.6 | 205 km NW from Mörön |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 20:12 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.9 | 147 km W from Erdenet |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 09:07 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.6 | 33 km S from Hovd |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 08:48 Hovd) |
M 5.7 | 170 km NW from Ölgii |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 17:00 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 4.3 | 289 km SW from Ulan Bator |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 17:00 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 4.3 | 164 km SE from Arvayheer |
| 51 days ago (Feb 3 11:32 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.6 | 167 km W from Erdenet |
| 56 days ago (Jan 29 06:54 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 4.2 | 223 km N from Sühbaatar |
| 57 days ago (Jan 28 05:05 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 4.1 | 270 km NNW from Mörön |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 12:42 Hovd) |
M 4.0 | 227 km ENE from Ulaangom |
| 73 days ago (Jan 12 14:35 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 4.2 | 241 km N from Mörön |
| 75 days ago (Jan 9 23:33 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.8 | 212 km NW from Mörön |
| 77 days ago (Jan 8 20:13 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.6 | 133 km SSW from Bayanhongor |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 14:26 Hovd) |
M 3.8 | 204 km SW from Altai |
| 94 days ago (Dec 22 10:36 Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.5 | 58 km N from Bayanhongor |
| 95 days ago (Dec 21 02:57 Hovd) |
M 4.5 | 138 km WNW from Ulaangom |
| Dec 11, 2024 12:52 (Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.7 | 185 km WSW from Erdenet |
| Dec 9, 2024 01:11 (Ulaanbaatar) |
M 3.8 | 219 km N from Sühbaatar |
| Dec 8, 2024 17:50 (Ulaanbaatar) |
M 4.2 | 257 km W from Mörön |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mongolia
Recent Mongolia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mongolia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mongolia and elsewhere.
Mar 21, 2025 05:33PM
On Friday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake struck near Dalandzadgad in Mongolia.
Feb 15, 2025 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning 271km from Gorno-Altaysk in Russia.
Mongolia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mongolia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mongolia roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mongolia in 2021. A total of 105 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mongolia that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mongolia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mongolia during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 341 | 93.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 5.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mongolia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mongolia occurred on Jan 12, 2021 05:32 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) north of Mörön, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mongolia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Jul 23, 1905 08:53, 172 kilometers (107 mi) north of Uliastay. It is the strongest earthquake near Mongolia in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mongolia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Mongolia.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2021 05:32 (Ulaanbaatar) |
M 6.7 | 184 km N from Mörön |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 08:48 Hovd) |
M 5.7 | 170 km NW from Ölgii |
| May 3, 2021 16:46 (Ulaanbaatar) |
M 5.6 | 187 km N from Mörön |
| Mar 20, 2020 10:03 (Hovd) |
M 5.5 | 178 km WSW from Altai |
| Jul 29, 2022 20:01 (Hovd) |
M 5.5 | 111 km WNW from Ulaangom |
| Sep 22, 2020 02:04 (Ulaanbaatar) |
M 5.5 | 263 km NW from Sühbaatar |
| Dec 10, 2020 05:44 (Ulaanbaatar) |
M 5.4 | 246 km N from Sühbaatar |
| Jan 12, 2021 05:41 (Ulaanbaatar) |
M 5.4 | 208 km N from Mörön |
| Jan 12, 2021 05:44 (Ulaanbaatar) |
M 5.3 | 199 km N from Mörön |
| Jun 8, 2022 20:24 (Ulaanbaatar) |
M 5.2 | 285 km N from Darhan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Mongolia
Earthquakes by region of Mongolia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Mongolia.
- Bayan-Ölgiy (Баян-Өлгий Аймаг)
- Bayanhongor (Баянхонгор Аймаг)
- Bulgan (Булган Аймаг)
- Central Aimak (Төв Аймаг)
- Darhan Uul
- Dzabkhan (Завхан Аймаг)
- East Gobi Aymag (Dornogovĭ)
- Govĭ-Altay (Говь-Алтай Аймаг)
- Hovd (Ховд Аймаг)
- Hövsgöl (Хөвсгөл Аймаг)
- Middle Govĭ (Дундговь Аймаг)
- Orhon
- Selenge
- Sühbaatar
- Ulaanbaatar
- Uvs
- Ömnögovĭ (Өмнөговь Аймаг)
- Övörhangay (Өвөрхангай Аймаг)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mongolia.
When was the last earthquake in Mongolia?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mongolia on the afternoon of March 25, 2025 at 13:16 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 185km east-northeast of Sühbaatar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mongolia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mongolia?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mongolia on the morning of July 23, 1905 at 08:53 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 172km north of Uliastay at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mongolia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mongolia?
In the past 10 years, 363 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mongolia. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
