Latest earthquakes near Mörön, Hövsgöl today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mörön, Hövsgöl, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mörön? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mörön, it will show up within minutes.
Mörön Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 136 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mörön, Hövsgöl in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mörön roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mörön in 2021. A total of 78 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mörön 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 Mörön in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mörön 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 | 128 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mörön
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mörön 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 Mörön 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 Mörön 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 Mörön, Hövsgöl 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 Mörön.
Nearest earthquakes from Mörön
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mörön, Hövsgöl. 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 Mörön.
When was the last earthquake in Mörön, Hövsgöl?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mörön on the evening of April 16, 2024 at 18:50 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 294km north-northwest of Mörön at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mörön, Hövsgöl in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mörön, Hövsgöl?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mörön 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 Mörön since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mörön, Hövsgöl?
In the past 10 years, 136 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mörön. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
