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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Khtanbulag, Dornogovi (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 00:13:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Khtanbulag, Dornogovi (Mongolia) on July 17, 2026 at 00:13 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 00:13:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mongolia
State
Dornogovi
City
Khtanbulag
County
Khtanbulag
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.13860, 108.79470
Temperature
25.2°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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