M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Aldarkhaan, Zavkhan (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 00:35:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Aldarkhaan, Zavkhan (Mongolia) on September 2, 2026 at 00:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-02 00:35:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Mongolia

State

Zavkhan

City

Aldarkhaan

County

Aldarkhaan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.54800, 95.54420

Temperature

15.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (8.9 km)

Regional average: 8.9 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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