Latest earthquakes near Govĭ-Altay, Mongolia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Govĭ-Altay, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Govĭ-Altay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Govĭ-Altay (also known as Говь-Алтай Аймаг), it will show up within minutes.
Govĭ-Altay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Govĭ-Altay, Mongolia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Govĭ-Altay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Govĭ-Altay 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 | 23 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 8.0% |
| 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 Govĭ-Altay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Govĭ-Altay occurred on Mar 20, 2020 10:03 local time (Asia/Hovd timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) west-southwest of Altai, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Govĭ-Altay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 4, 1957 09:37, 275 kilometers (171 mi) west-southwest of Altai. It is the strongest earthquake near Govĭ-Altay in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Govĭ-Altay, 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 Govĭ-Altay.
Earthquakes by city in Govĭ-Altay
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Govĭ-Altay, Mongolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Govĭ-Altay.
When was the last earthquake in Govĭ-Altay, Mongolia?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Govĭ-Altay on the night of April 28, 2024 at 00:48 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 216km west-northwest of Altai at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Govĭ-Altay, Mongolia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Govĭ-Altay, Mongolia?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Govĭ-Altay on the morning of December 4, 1957 at 09:37 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east-southeast of Altai at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Govĭ-Altay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Govĭ-Altay, Mongolia?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Govĭ-Altay. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
