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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near RUSSIA-MONGOLIA BORDER REGION (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2025-10-24 02:19:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 24, 2025 at 02:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near RUSSIA-MONGOLIA BORDER REGION (Mongolia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-24 02:19:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mongolia
City
Hөvsgөl ᠬᠥᠪᠰᠦᠭᠦᠯ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.19370, 100.36530
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9 km)
Regional average: 9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Jombolok
    Distance: 192 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 737 ·Russia
  • Taryatu-Chulutu
    Distance: 342 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'326 m ·Last eruption: -2980 ·Mongolia

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