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

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

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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

ID
9fd608cc554224af83716e5d9e7b3e909f1712c8
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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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  • Taryatu-Chulutu
    Distance: 500 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'326 m ·Last eruption: -2980 ·Mongolia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries

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