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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Bogd ᠪᠣᠭᠳᠠ, Baanhongor ᠪᠠᠶᠠᠨ ᠬᠣᠩᠭᠣᠷ (Mongolia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 17:00:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Bogd ᠪᠣᠭᠳᠠ, Baanhongor ᠪᠠᠶᠠᠨ ᠬᠣᠩᠭᠣᠷ (Mongolia) on February 28, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 17:00:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mongolia
State
Baanhongor ᠪᠠᠶᠠᠨ ᠬᠣᠩᠭᠣᠷ
City
Bogd ᠪᠣᠭᠳᠠ
County
Bogd ᠪᠣᠭᠳᠠ
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.07100, 100.34940
Temperature
-11.2°C

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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 (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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