M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Malcin, Uvs ᠤᠪᠰᠤ (Mongolia)

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

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 23:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Malcin, Uvs ᠤᠪᠰᠤ (Mongolia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-03 23:30:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mongolia

State

Uvs ᠤᠪᠰᠤ

City

Malcin

County

Malcin

Source

emsc

Coordinates

49.49030, 93.43970

Temperature

3.5°C

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

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