Latest earthquakes near Altai, Govĭ-Altay today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Altai, Govĭ-Altay, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Altai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Altai (also known as Алтай), it will show up within minutes.
Altai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Altai, Govĭ-Altay 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 Altai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Altai 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 Altai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Altai 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 Altai 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 Altai 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 Altai, Govĭ-Altay 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 Altai.
Nearest earthquakes from Altai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Altai, Govĭ-Altay. 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 Altai.
When was the last earthquake in Altai, Govĭ-Altay?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Altai 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 Altai, Govĭ-Altay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Altai, Govĭ-Altay?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Altai 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 Altai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Altai, Govĭ-Altay?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Altai. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
