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 event2,886 acres7 h ago40 mi 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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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
- 7 h agoWildfire near Baruun-Urt, Mongolia – active2,886 acres · 40 mi ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Choyr, Mongolia830 acres · 20 mi SE of Choyr, Mongolia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Tohom, Mongolia4,374 acres · 17 mi S of Tohom, Mongolia
- 19 days agoWildfire near Baruun-Urt, Mongolia4,794 acres · 61 mi ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia
- 23 days agoWildfire near Halhgol, Mongolia5,342 acres · 63 mi NE of Halhgol, Mongolia
- 24 days agoWildfire near Baruun-Urt, Mongolia6,613 acres · 80 mi 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 33,952 acres.
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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 | 82 mi NE of Buerenhayrhan, Mongolia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 79 mi ESE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.5 | 87 mi NE of Buerenhayrhan, Mongolia | 6.8 mi | |
| 4.9 | 83 mi NE of Buerenhayrhan, Mongolia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.5 | 114 mi E of Buerenhayrhan, Mongolia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.3 | 32 mi SW of Jargalant, Mongolia | 6.2 mi | |
| 4.0 | 18 mi SW of Turt, Mongolia | 7.1 mi | |
| 4.1 | 34 mi SW of Horiult, Mongolia | 6.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | 18 mi SSW of Turt, Mongolia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.9 | 33 mi ESE of OElgii, Mongolia | 11.5 mi | |
| 5.8 | 86 mi SE of Altai, Mongolia | 5.6 mi | |
| 5.7 | 15 mi SE of Bogd, Mongolia | 4.3 mi | |
| 5.7 | 49 mi NNW of Darhan, Mongolia | 22.6 mi | |
| 5.6 | 17 mi SW of Turt, Mongolia | 11.2 mi | |
| 5.6 | 38 mi N of Mandalgovi, Mongolia | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.5 | 87 mi NE of Buerenhayrhan, Mongolia | 6.8 mi | |
| 5.5 | 110 mi W of Altai, Mongolia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 34 mi SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 6 mi WSW of Turt, Mongolia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 107 mi SE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | 1.4 mi | |
| 5.4 | 26 mi N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.4 | 122 mi WNW of Ergel, Mongolia | 22.3 mi | |
| 5.4 | 12 mi W of OElgii, Mongolia | 20.5 mi |
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 33,952 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,886 acres | 40 mi ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Active | |
| 830 acres | 20 mi SE of Choyr, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 4,374 acres | 17 mi S of Tohom, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 4,794 acres | 61 mi ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 5,342 acres | 63 mi NE of Halhgol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 6,613 acres | 80 mi E of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 3,133 acres | 29 mi SSW of Dzueuenbulag, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 3,578 acres | 66 mi NE of Halhgol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 2,555 acres | 62 mi ESE of Dzueuenbulag, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 33,952 acres | 20 mi N of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive |
Show all (15)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,058 acres | 46 mi ENE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 24,515 acres | 32 mi ENE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 15,256 acres | 27 mi SE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 3,101 acres | 40 mi ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 2,847 acres | 60 mi SSW of Suember, Mongolia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,952 acres | 20 mi N of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 24,515 acres | 32 mi ENE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 15,256 acres | 27 mi SE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 11,058 acres | 46 mi ENE of Chonogol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 6,613 acres | 80 mi E of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 5,342 acres | 63 mi NE of Halhgol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 4,794 acres | 61 mi ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 4,374 acres | 17 mi S of Tohom, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 3,578 acres | 66 mi NE of Halhgol, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 3,133 acres | 29 mi SSW of Dzueuenbulag, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 3,101 acres | 40 mi ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 2,886 acres | 40 mi ESE of Baruun-Urt, Mongolia | Active | |
| 2,847 acres | 60 mi SSW of Suember, Mongolia | Inactive | |
| 2,555 acres | 62 mi ESE of Dzueuenbulag, Mongolia | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 13 | 33,952 acres |
| 2025 | 1 | 4,374 acres |