M3.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near RUSSIA-MONGOLIA BORDER REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-20 13:58:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near RUSSIA-MONGOLIA BORDER REGION on May 20, 2026 at 13:58 UTC. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 13:58:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.65310, 101.55850
Temperature
-1.2°C

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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
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

  • Jombolok
    Distance: 209 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 737 ·Russia
  • Taryatu-Chulutu
    Distance: 408 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'326 m ·Last eruption: -2980 ·Mongolia

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