Latest earthquakes near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia today
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Ulaanbaatar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ulaanbaatar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ulaanbaatar 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 | 9 | 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 Ulaanbaatar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ulaanbaatar occurred on Nov 5, 2020 11:01 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-east of Ulan Bator, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ulaanbaatar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Jan 5, 1967 07:14, 287 kilometers (178 mi) north-east of Ulan Bator. It is the strongest earthquake near Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar, 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 Ulaanbaatar.
Earthquakes by city in Ulaanbaatar
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ulaanbaatar.
When was the last earthquake in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ulaanbaatar on the afternoon of February 3, 2023 at 15:09 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 85km northwest of Ulan Bator at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ulaanbaatar on the morning of January 5, 1967 at 07:14 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 287km west of Ulan Bator at a depth of 13km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ulaanbaatar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ulaanbaatar. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
