M4.2 Earthquake 70 km W of Hovd, Mongolia — November 20, 2020
2020-11-20 17:52:34 UTC (2020-11-20) · approx. 12:52 AM UTC+7 local
On November 20, 2020 at 17:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 70 km W of Hovd, Mongolia, at a depth of 16.0 km and coordinates 44.5839°, 101.2888°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
101.2888°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Hovd, Mongolia?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 70 km W of Hovd, Mongolia on November 20, 2020 at 17:52 UTC had a depth of 16.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000cs1c). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, November 20, 2020). M4.2 Earthquake 70 km W of Hovd, Mongolia — November 20, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000cs1c/