M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Zavhan ᠵᠠᠪᠬᠠᠨ, Uvs ᠤᠪᠰᠤ (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 23:30:40 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-03 23:30:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mongolia

State

Uvs ᠤᠪᠰᠤ

City

Zavhan ᠵᠠᠪᠬᠠᠨ

County

Zavhan ᠵᠠᠪᠬᠠᠨ

Source

gfz

Coordinates

49.07000, 93.37000

Temperature

11.1°C

Map

Depth profile

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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Taryatu-Chulutu

Distance: 495 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'326 m ·Last eruption: -2980 ·Mongolia

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