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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Cogtcecij ᠴᠣᠭᠲᠤ ᠴᠡᠴᠡᠢ, Өmnөgov' ᠡᠮᠦᠨᠡ ᠭᠣᠪᠢ (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 13:18:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Cogtcecij ᠴᠣᠭᠲᠤ ᠴᠡᠴᠡᠢ, Өmnөgov' ᠡᠮᠦᠨᠡ ᠭᠣᠪᠢ (Mongolia) on February 7, 2026 at 13:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 13:18:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mongolia
State
Өmnөgov' ᠡᠮᠦᠨᠡ ᠭᠣᠪᠢ
City
Cogtcecij ᠴᠣᠭᠲᠤ ᠴᠡᠴᠡᠢ
County
Cogtcecij ᠴᠣᠭᠲᠤ ᠴᠡᠴᠡᠢ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.72960, 105.40350
Temperature
-12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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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