Latest earthquakes near Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgiy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ölgii? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ölgii (also known as Өлгий), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ölgii Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ölgii. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ölgii and elsewhere.
Feb 15, 2025 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning 271km from Gorno-Altaysk in Russia.
Ölgii Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgiy 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 Ölgii in 2022. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ölgii 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 Ölgii in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ölgii 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 Ölgii
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ölgii 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 Ölgii 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 Ölgii 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 Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgiy 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 Ölgii.
Nearest earthquakes from Ölgii
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgiy. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ölgii.
When was the last earthquake in Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgiy?
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ölgii 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 Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgiy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgiy?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ölgii 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 Ölgii since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ölgii, Bayan-Ölgiy?
In the past 10 years, 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ölgii. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
