Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hovd ᠬᠣᠪᠳᠤ · Most ᠮᠥᠰᠦᠲᠦ
Country overviewMongolia · Hovd ᠬᠣᠪᠳᠤ
M4.7 Earthquake near Most ᠮᠥᠰᠦᠲᠦ, Hovd ᠬᠣᠪᠳᠤ (Mongolia)
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About this earthquake
On May 8, 2026 at 11:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Most ᠮᠥᠰᠦᠲᠦ, Hovd ᠬᠣᠪᠳᠤ (Mongolia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c4b93d8ca68fd98f8ff3026520cf00c19de6b298
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 11:38:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Hovd ᠬᠣᠪᠳᠤ
City
Most ᠮᠥᠰᠦᠲᠦ
County
Most ᠮᠥᠰᠦᠲᠦ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.82980,
92.87460
Temperature
16.9°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
Mongolia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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