Latest earthquakes near Hövsgöl, Mongolia today
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Recent Hövsgöl Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hövsgöl. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hövsgöl and elsewhere.
Nov 28, 2024 04:34AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit 110km from Mörön in Mongolia on Thursday Night.
Hövsgöl Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hövsgöl, Mongolia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hövsgöl roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hövsgöl in 2021. A total of 78 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hövsgöl that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hövsgöl in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hövsgöl 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 | 133 | 93.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hövsgöl
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hövsgöl 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 Hövsgöl in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Jul 23, 1905 09:53, 243 kilometers (151 mi) north of Mörön. It is the strongest earthquake near Hövsgöl 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 Hövsgöl, 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 Hövsgöl.
Earthquakes by city in Hövsgöl
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hövsgöl.
When was the last earthquake in Hövsgöl, Mongolia?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hövsgöl on the afternoon of December 11, 2024 at 12:52 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 149km south-east of Mörön at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hövsgöl, Mongolia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hövsgöl, Mongolia?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hövsgöl on the morning of July 23, 1905 at 09:53 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 243km west of Mörön at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hövsgöl since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hövsgöl, Mongolia?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hövsgöl. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
