Latest earthquakes near Hovd, Övörhangay today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hovd, Övörhangay, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hovd? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hovd, it will show up within minutes.
Hovd Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hovd, Övörhangay 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 Hovd in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 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 | 20 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.76% |
| 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 Nov 10, 2024 04:37 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) west-northwest of Hovd, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hovd in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 4, 1957 10:37, 228 kilometers (142 mi) west-northwest of Hovd. It is the strongest earthquake near Hovd 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 Hovd, Övörhangay 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Hovd
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hovd, Övörhangay. 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 Hovd.
When was the last earthquake in Hovd, Övörhangay?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hovd on the morning of December 22, 2024 at 10:36 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 256km north-northwest of Hovd at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hovd, Övörhangay in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hovd, Övörhangay?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hovd 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 Hovd since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hovd, Övörhangay?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hovd. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
