Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baanhongor ᠪᠠᠶᠠᠨᠬᠣᠩᠭᠣᠷ
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M3.8 Earthquake near CENTRAL MONGOLIA (Mongolia)
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About this earthquake
On May 30, 2025 at 12:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL MONGOLIA (Mongolia). 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.
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Details
ID
334e2f8a3184a35f438f9fdb43471dd4fe25ffe6
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 12:30:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Baanhongor ᠪᠠᠶᠠᠨᠬᠣᠩᠭᠣᠷ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.71120,
99.00330
Temperature
14.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Mongolia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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