Latest earthquakes near Mongolia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Mongolia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 26, 2025 09:08
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.6 150 km WSW
from Bayanhongor
Apr 23, 2025 07:56
(Hovd)
M 4.2 189 km NW
from Ölgii
Apr 16, 2025 16:24
(Hovd)
M 3.5 169 km SE
from Khovd
Apr 15, 2025 22:44
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.6 134 km SSE
from Hovd
Apr 15, 2025 02:11
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.4 218 km SSW
from Saynshand
Apr 15, 2025 02:07
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.0 221 km SSW
from Saynshand
Apr 15, 2025 02:05
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.2 226 km SSW
from Saynshand
Apr 15, 2025 00:25
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.5 180 km N
from Sühbaatar
Apr 13, 2025 22:02
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.0 263 km WNW
from Mörön
Apr 5, 2025 17:27
(Hovd)
M 4.3 167 km SW
from Altai
Apr 5, 2025 02:33
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.0 264 km NNE
from Mörön
Mar 25, 2025 13:16
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.7 185 km ENE
from Sühbaatar
Mar 24, 2025 12:31
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.2 74 km NNE
from Mörön
Mar 21, 2025 17:33
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 5.0 37 km SW
from Dalandzadgad
Mar 18, 2025 20:17
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.6 129 km SSW
from Bayanhongor
Mar 17, 2025 05:14
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.5 134 km S
from Bayanhongor
Mar 16, 2025 02:49
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.6 262 km ENE
from Sühbaatar
Mar 13, 2025 19:32
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.6 205 km NW
from Mörön
Mar 9, 2025 20:12
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.9 147 km W
from Erdenet
Mar 2, 2025 09:07
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.6 33 km S
from Hovd
Feb 15, 2025 08:48
(Hovd)
M 5.7 170 km NW
from Ölgii
Feb 12, 2025 17:00
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.3 289 km SW
from Ulan Bator
Feb 12, 2025 17:00
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.3 164 km SE
from Arvayheer
Feb 3, 2025 11:32
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.6 167 km W
from Erdenet
Jan 29, 2025 06:54
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.2 223 km N
from Sühbaatar

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mongolia

Recent Mongolia Earthquake News

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Mongolia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
37 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Apr 26, 2025 09:08

Average

A total of 370 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 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mongolia roughly every 9 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Mongolia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Mongolia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 348 94.05%
Mag. 5 21 5.68%
Mag. 6 1 0.27%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Mongolia

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Jan 12, 2021 05:32.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Jul 23, 1905 08:53.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Mongolia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 12, 2021 05:32
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 6.7 184 km N
from Mörön
Feb 15, 2025 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
Sep 22, 2020 02:04
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 5.5 263 km NW
from Sühbaatar
Jul 29, 2022 20:01
(Hovd)
M 5.5 111 km WNW
from Ulaangom
Jan 12, 2021 05:41
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 5.4 208 km N
from Mörön
Dec 10, 2020 05:44
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 5.4 246 km N
from Sühbaatar
Jan 12, 2021 05:44
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 5.3 199 km N
from Mörön
Mar 31, 2021 08:01
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 5.2 173 km N
from Mörön

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Earthquakes by region of Mongolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mongolia.

When was the last earthquake in Mongolia?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mongolia on the morning of April 26, 2025 at 09:08 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 150km west-southwest of Bayanhongor 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, 370 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mongolia. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.