Latest earthquakes near Khovd, Hovd today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Khovd, Hovd, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Khovd? If an earthquake is happening right now near Khovd (also known as Ховд), it will show up within minutes.
Khovd Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Khovd, Hovd in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Khovd in 2022. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Khovd 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 Khovd in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Khovd 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 | 55 | 96.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 3.51% |
| 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 Khovd
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Khovd occurred on Jul 29, 2022 20:01 local time (Asia/Hovd timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) north-northwest of Khovd, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Khovd in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Aug 11, 1931 03:18, 184 kilometers (114 mi) north-northwest of Khovd. It is the strongest earthquake near Khovd 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 Khovd, Hovd 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 Khovd.
Nearest earthquakes from Khovd
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Khovd, Hovd. 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 Khovd.
When was the last earthquake in Khovd, Hovd?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Khovd on the night of October 30, 2024 at 02:21 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 55km north-east of Khovd at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Khovd, Hovd in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Khovd, Hovd?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Khovd 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 Khovd since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Khovd, Hovd?
In the past 10 years, 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Khovd. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 64 days.
