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M4.0 Earthquake near CENTRAL MONGOLIA (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 17:24:29 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL MONGOLIA (Mongolia) on May 31, 2025 at 17:24 UTC. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
aafcc3f3e7d6a9cf5dc379a8b6db1e58969241ac
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 17:24:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mongolia
City
Bulgan ᠪᠤᠯᠠᠭᠠᠨ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.38260, 102.19660
Temperature
4.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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

  • Taryatu-Chulutu
    Distance: 215 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'326 m ·Last eruption: -2980 ·Mongolia
  • Khoid Naiman Nuur
    Distance: 306 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 2'532 m ·Mongolia
  • Jombolok
    Distance: 432 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 737 ·Russia

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Context for this earthquake

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

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