Latest earthquakes near Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bayan-Ölgiy? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bayan-Ölgiy (also known as Баян-Өлгий Аймаг), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bayan-Ölgiy Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bayan-Ölgiy. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bayan-Ölgiy and elsewhere.
Feb 15, 2025 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning 271km from Gorno-Altaysk in Russia.
Bayan-Ölgiy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bayan-Ölgiy in 2022. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bayan-Ölgiy that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bayan-Ölgiy in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bayan-Ölgiy 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 | 87 | 95.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bayan-Ölgiy
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bayan-Ölgiy occurred on Feb 15, 2025 08:48 local time (Asia/Hovd timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) north-west of Ölgii, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bayan-Ölgiy in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Aug 11, 1931 03:18, 235 kilometers (146 mi) north-west of Ölgii. It is the strongest earthquake near Bayan-Ölgiy 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 Bayan-Ölgiy, 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 Bayan-Ölgiy.
Earthquakes by city in Bayan-Ölgiy
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bayan-Ölgiy.
When was the last earthquake in Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia?
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayan-Ölgiy on the morning of February 15, 2025 at 08:48 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 170km northwest of Ölgii at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayan-Ölgiy on the night of August 11, 1931 at 03:18 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south of Ölgii at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bayan-Ölgiy since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia?
In the past 10 years, 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bayan-Ölgiy. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
