Latest earthquakes near Ulaangom, Uvs today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ulaangom, Uvs, Mongolia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ulaangom? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ulaangom (also known as Улангом), it will show up within minutes.
Ulaangom Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ulaangom, Uvs 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 Ulaangom in 2022. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ulaangom 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 Ulaangom in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ulaangom 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 | 74 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.13% |
| 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 Ulaangom
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ulaangom 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 Ulaangom 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 Ulaangom 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 Ulaangom, Uvs 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 Ulaangom.
Nearest earthquakes from Ulaangom
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ulaangom, Uvs. 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 Ulaangom.
When was the last earthquake in Ulaangom, Uvs?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ulaangom on the night of December 21, 2024 at 02:57 local time (Asia/Hovd). The center of this earthquake was located 121km west-northwest of Ulaangom at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ulaangom, Uvs in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ulaangom, Uvs?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ulaangom 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 Ulaangom since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ulaangom, Uvs?
In the past 10 years, 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ulaangom. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.
