Latest earthquakes near Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ulan Bator? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ulan Bator (also known as Улаанбаатар), it will show up within minutes.
Ulan Bator Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ulan Bator in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ulan Bator 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 | 10 | 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 Ulan Bator
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ulan Bator 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 Ulan Bator 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 Ulan Bator 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulan Bator.
Nearest earthquakes from Ulan Bator
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar. 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 Ulan Bator.
When was the last earthquake in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ulan Bator on the afternoon of September 20, 2024 at 17:24 local time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar). The center of this earthquake was located 273km north-northwest of Ulan Bator at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ulan Bator 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 Ulan Bator since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ulan Bator. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
