Latest earthquakes near Övörhangay, Mongolia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Övörhangay, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Övörhangay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Övörhangay (also known as Өвөрхангай Аймаг), it will show up within minutes.
Övörhangay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Övörhangay, Mongolia 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 Övörhangay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Övörhangay 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 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Övörhangay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Övörhangay occurred on Dec 9, 2021 00:46 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 100 kilometers (62 mi) south of Hovd, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Övörhangay in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 4, 1957 10:37, 228 kilometers (142 mi) south of Hovd. It is the strongest earthquake near Övörhangay 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 Övörhangay, 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 Övörhangay.
Earthquakes by city in Övörhangay
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Övörhangay.
When was the last earthquake in Övörhangay, Mongolia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Övörhangay on the afternoon of March 24, 2024 at 17:45 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west-northwest of Hovd at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Övörhangay, Mongolia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Övörhangay, Mongolia?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Övörhangay on the morning of December 4, 1957 at 10:37 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 228km west-northwest of Hovd at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Övörhangay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Övörhangay, Mongolia?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Övörhangay. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
