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M3.9 Earthquake near Jargalant, Orkhon (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2026-10-20 03:23:20 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Jargalant, Orkhon (Mongolia) on October 20, 2026 at 03:23 UTC. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
17b0533b1cff050b4573aa1bd717f3eb4c429ddc
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-20 03:23:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mongolia
State
Orkhon
City
Jargalant
County
Jargalant
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.00810, 104.45160
Temperature
-2.4°C

Depth profile

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Khoid Naiman Nuur
    Distance: 329 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 2'532 m ·Mongolia
  • Taryatu-Chulutu
    Distance: 345 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'326 m ·Last eruption: -2980 ·Mongolia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries

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