Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Övörkhangai · Bogd
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M3.8 Earthquake near Bogd, Övörkhangai (Mongolia)
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About this earthquake
On July 18, 2026 at 23:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Bogd, Övörkhangai (Mongolia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by ISC.
Details
ID
d7c10d7f8cc327d9b3807ceaafaaffd7189cf236
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 23:39:23 UTC
Local time
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Source
isc
Coordinates
44.90580,
101.95630
Temperature
17.1°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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 45 Catalogue entries
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