Mongolia
Mongolia: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Mongolia on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event12 km²6 h ago64 km ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Bayanhongor. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Erdenet
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Ulaanbaatar
Forecast for the area around: Mongolia. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Mongolia
- 6 h agoWildfire near Baruun-Urt, Mongolia – active12 km² · 64 km ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Choyr, Mongolia3.4 km² · 32 km SE of Choyr, Mongolia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Tohom, Mongolia18 km² · 27 km S of Tohom, Mongolia
- 19 days agoWildfire near Baruun-Urt, Mongolia19 km² · 99 km ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia
- 23 days agoWildfire near Halhgol, Mongolia22 km² · 101 km NE of Halhgol, Mongolia
- 24 days agoWildfire near Baruun-Urt, Mongolia27 km² · 129 km E of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Mongolia
Mongolia has recorded 375 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.7 in 2021.
Satellites have detected 14 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 137 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
375 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.7.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 132 km NE of Buerenhayrhan, Mongolia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 128 km ESE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 141 km NE of Buerenhayrhan, Mongolia | 11.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 134 km NE of Buerenhayrhan, Mongolia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 183 km E of Buerenhayrhan, Mongolia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 52 km SW of Jargalant, Mongolia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 29 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | 11.4 km | |
| 4.1 | 55 km SW of Horiult, Mongolia | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | 30 km SSW of Turt, Mongolia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 53 km ESE of OElgii, Mongolia | 18.5 km | |
| 5.8 | 138 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | 9.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 24 km SE of Bogd, Mongolia | 7.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 80 km NNW of Darhan, Mongolia | 36.4 km | |
| 5.6 | 28 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | 18.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 61 km N of Mandalgovi, Mongolia | 33.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 141 km NE of Buerenhayrhan, Mongolia | 11.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 178 km W of Altai, Mongolia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 55 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 10 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 172 km SE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | 2.2 km | |
| 5.4 | 42 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 196 km WNW of Ergel, Mongolia | 35.9 km | |
| 5.4 | 20 km W of OElgii, Mongolia | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 7 | M5.5 |
| 2025 | 10 | M5.4 |
| 2024 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 2023 | 10 | M4.7 |
| 2022 | 9 | M5.0 |
| 2021 | 63 | M6.7 |
| 2020 | 15 | M5.5 |
| 2019 | 8 | M5.0 |
| 2018 | 8 | M4.6 |
| 2017 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2016 | 5 | M4.9 |
| 2015 | 3 | M4.8 |
| 2014 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 2013 | 3 | M4.2 |
| 2012 | 5 | M5.4 |
| 2011 | 11 | M5.4 |
| 2010 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 2009 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2008 | 14 | M4.6 |
| 2007 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 2006 | 21 | M5.8 |
| 2005 | 11 | M5.2 |
| 2004 | 24 | M4.9 |
| 2003 | 8 | M5.2 |
| 2002 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 2001 | 9 | M5.1 |
| 2000 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 1999 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 1998 | 11 | M5.6 |
| 1997 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 1996 | 7 | M5.1 |
| 1995 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1994 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 1993 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1992 | 5 | M5.4 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1990 | 7 | M5.0 |
| 1989 | 3 | M5.7 |
| 1988 | 5 | M5.9 |
| 1987 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 1985 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 1984 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 1983 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1982 | 2 | M5.4 |
| 1981 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1979 | 8 | M4.9 |
| 1978 | 5 | M5.0 |
| 1976 | 2 | M4.4 |
Wildfires
14 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 137 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 km² | 64 km ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Active | |
| 3.4 km² | 32 km SE of Choyr, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 27 km S of Tohom, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 99 km ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 101 km NE of Halhgol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 129 km E of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 47 km SSW of Dzueuenbulag, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 106 km NE of Halhgol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 99 km ESE of Dzueuenbulag, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 137 km² | 32 km N of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive |
Show all (15)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 km² | 73 km ENE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 99 km² | 51 km ENE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 62 km² | 44 km SE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 65 km ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 97 km SSW of Suember, Mongolia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 km² | 32 km N of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 99 km² | 51 km ENE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 62 km² | 44 km SE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 45 km² | 73 km ENE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 27 km² | 129 km E of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 22 km² | 101 km NE of Halhgol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 99 km ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 18 km² | 27 km S of Tohom, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 106 km NE of Halhgol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 47 km SSW of Dzueuenbulag, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 65 km ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 64 km ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Active | |
| 12 km² | 97 km SSW of Suember, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 99 km ESE of Dzueuenbulag, Mongolia | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 13 | 137 km² |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 km² |