Latest earthquakes near Uvs, Mongolia today
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Uvs Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uvs, Mongolia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Uvs in 2022. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Uvs 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 Uvs in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Uvs 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 75 | 96.15% |
Mag. 5 | 3 | 3.85% |
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 Uvs
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uvs occurred on Jul 29, 2022 20:01 local time (Asia/Hovd timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 111 kilometers (69 mi) west-northwest of Ulaangom, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Uvs in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Oct 19, 1938 10:13, 197 kilometers (122 mi) west-northwest of Ulaangom. It is the strongest earthquake near Uvs 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 Uvs, 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 Uvs.
Earthquakes by city in Uvs
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Uvs.
When was the last earthquake in Uvs, Mongolia?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Uvs on the night of December 21, 2024 at 02:57 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 133km west-northwest of Ulaangom at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uvs, Mongolia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uvs, Mongolia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Uvs on the morning of October 19, 1938 at 10:13 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 197km west-southwest of Ulaangom at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Uvs since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uvs, Mongolia?
In the past 10 years, 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uvs. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.