Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Uvs ᠤᠪᠰᠤ · Zavhan ᠵᠠᠪᠬᠠᠨ
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M4.4 Earthquake near Zavhan ᠵᠠᠪᠬᠠᠨ, Uvs ᠤᠪᠰᠤ (Mongolia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Zavhan ᠵᠠᠪᠬᠠᠨ, Uvs ᠤᠪᠰᠤ (Mongolia) on May 3, 2026 at 23:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
3d85bd4390d41420328b8f33f4fccbbf6ce9bd84
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 23:30:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Uvs ᠤᠪᠰᠤ
City
Zavhan ᠵᠠᠪᠬᠠᠨ
County
Zavhan ᠵᠠᠪᠬᠠᠨ
Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.07000,
93.37000
Temperature
11.1°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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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