Latest earthquakes near Mongolia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Mongolia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 25, 2023 21:43
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.1 276 km N
from Sühbaatar
Nov 7, 2023 13:24
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.0 236 km WNW
from Mörön
Oct 24, 2023 21:16
(Choibalsan)
M 4.5 289 km ENE
from Baruun-Urt
Oct 13, 2023 05:04
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.1 225 km N
from Mörön
Oct 9, 2023 05:42
(Hovd)
M 4.4 112 km NW
from Ölgii
Oct 6, 2023 11:29
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.7 148 km WNW
from Mörön
Oct 6, 2023 10:53
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.1 153 km WNW
from Mörön
Oct 5, 2023 15:55
(Hovd)
M 4.2 257 km NW
from Ulaangom
Sep 27, 2023 17:25
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.3 190 km SSW
from Erdenet
Sep 25, 2023 00:22
(Hovd)
M 4.0 138 km NNE
from Ulaangom
Sep 23, 2023 03:31
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.2 179 km N
from Mörön
Aug 20, 2023 23:14
(Hovd)
M 4.4 78 km SSW
from Uliastay
Aug 5, 2023 14:22
(Hovd)
M 4.5 111 km NNE
from Ulaangom
Jul 25, 2023 16:58
(Hovd)
M 4.4 123 km W
from Uliastay
Jun 28, 2023 15:06
(Hovd)
M 4.2 284 km NW
from Ölgii
Jun 11, 2023 19:36
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.6 148 km S
from Dalandzadgad
Jun 4, 2023 06:15
(Hovd)
M 3.8 185 km NW
from Ölgii
Jun 1, 2023 13:06
(Hovd)
M 4.0 135 km ESE
from Khovd
May 29, 2023 23:34
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.7 274 km NNW
from Darhan
May 28, 2023 03:43
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 3.7 282 km NNE
from Mörön
May 7, 2023 22:07
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.3 255 km N
from Sühbaatar
May 1, 2023 11:46
(Hovd)
M 3.9 108 km NW
from Ulaangom
Apr 29, 2023 07:08
(Hovd)
M 4.1 132 km NW
from Ölgii
Apr 3, 2023 15:04
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 4.2 273 km N
from Sühbaatar
Mar 30, 2023 05:57
(Hovd)
M 4.4 103 km N
from Ölgii

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mongolia

Recent Mongolia Earthquake News

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Mongolia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
34 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Nov 25, 2023 21:43

Average

A total of 342 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 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 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.

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. 4 324 94.74%
Mag. 5 17 4.97%
Mag. 6 1 0.29%
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 123 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
May 3, 2021 16:46
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 5.6 187 km N
from Mörön
Jul 29, 2022 20:01
(Hovd)
M 5.5 111 km WNW
from Ulaangom
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
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
Jun 8, 2022 20:24
(Ulaanbaatar)
M 5.2 285 km N
from Darhan

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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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mongolia on the evening of November 25, 2023 at 21:43 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 276km north 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, 342 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mongolia. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.