Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hovsgol ᠬᠥᠪᠰᠦᠭᠦᠯ
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M4.2 Earthquake near RUSSIA-MONGOLIA BORDER REGION (Mongolia)
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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
ID
0eea3ad29bae79b0323b7ccceda922e89c3bd179
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 18:12:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Hovsgol ᠬᠥᠪᠰᠦᠭᠦᠯ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.86490,
98.42310
Temperature
-22.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (8.8 km)
Regional average: 8.8 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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Mongolia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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