Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gov'-Altaj ᠭᠣᠪᠢ ᠠᠯᠲᠠᠢ
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M4.2 Earthquake near WESTERN MONGOLIA (Mongolia)
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About this earthquake
On August 27, 2025 at 09:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near WESTERN MONGOLIA (Mongolia). 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.
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Details
ID
702818c8021393ade5260424b34b0c54347e4543
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 09:57:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Gov'-Altaj ᠭᠣᠪᠢ ᠠᠯᠲᠠᠢ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.86840,
94.35830
Temperature
13.6°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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