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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near RUSSIA-MONGOLIA BORDER REGION (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 18:12:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 18:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near RUSSIA-MONGOLIA BORDER REGION (Mongolia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 18:12:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mongolia
City
Hөvsgөl ᠬᠥᠪᠰᠦᠭᠦᠯ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.86490, 98.42310
Temperature
-22.2°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Jombolok
    Distance: 210 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 737 ·Russia
  • Taryatu-Chulutu
    Distance: 323 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'326 m ·Last eruption: -2980 ·Mongolia

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