M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL MONGOLIA (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 03:48:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 03:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL MONGOLIA (Mongolia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 03:48:01 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Hөvsgөl ᠬᠥᠪᠰᠦᠭᠦᠯ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.96980, 98.21520
Temperature
12.2°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

  • Taryatu-Chulutu
    Distance: 240 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'326 m ·Last eruption: -2980 ·Mongolia
  • Jombolok
    Distance: 310 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 737 ·Russia
  • Khoid Naiman Nuur
    Distance: 455 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 2'532 m ·Mongolia

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