Mongolia sits within the active intracontinental deformation zone of central Asia and has produced several great earthquakes. This page pulls real records for Mongolia: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Mongolia.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Mongolia - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Mongolia - FAQ
Is Mongolia at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 10 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 666 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M8.3 in 1905.
What was the biggest earthquake in Mongolia?
The strongest earthquake on record near Mongolia is M8.3, in 1905 (The 1905 Bulnay (Bolnai), Mongolia Earthquake), from USGS.
Does Mongolia get tsunamis?
Yes - 1 tsunami since 1959 (most recently 1959) within 666 km, from the NOAA database.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Mongolia?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.