Latest earthquakes near Hovd, Mongolia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hovd, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hovd? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hovd (also known as Ховд Аймаг), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hovd Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hovd. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hovd and elsewhere.
Apr 26, 2026 11:23AM
On Sunday Morning an Unusually powerful M5.5 Earthquake struck 164km from Khovd in Mongolia.
Hovd Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hovd, Mongolia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hovd in 2022. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hovd 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 Hovd in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hovd 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 | 64 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.88% |
| 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 Hovd
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hovd occurred on Mar 20, 2020 10:03 local time (Asia/Hovd timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) south-east of Khovd, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hovd in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Aug 11, 1931 03:18, 184 kilometers (114 mi) south-east of Khovd. It is the strongest earthquake near Hovd in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hovd, 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 Hovd.
Earthquakes by city in Hovd
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hovd.
When was the last earthquake in Hovd, Mongolia?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hovd on the evening of May 8, 2026 at 18:38 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south-east of Khovd at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hovd, Mongolia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hovd, Mongolia?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Hovd on the night of August 11, 1931 at 03:18 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 184km southwest of Khovd at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hovd since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hovd, Mongolia?
In the past 10 years, 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hovd. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
