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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near CENTRAL MONGOLIA (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 11:00:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL MONGOLIA (Mongolia) on May 15, 2025 at 11:00 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
2025-05-15 11:00:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mongolia
City
Өmnөgov' ᠡᠮᠦᠨᠡᠭᠣᠪᠢ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.76980, 100.02570
Temperature
23.0°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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    Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'326 m ·Last eruption: -2980 ·Mongolia

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