M4.9 Earthquake 168 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia — April 22, 2026
2026-04-22 11:11:46 UTC (2026-04-22) · approx. 5:11 PM UTC+6 local
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On April 22, 2026 at 11:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 168 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 46.7835°, 92.9722°.0 This earthquake was detected by 111 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from submitted citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
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Earthquake Details
92.9722°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Khovd, Mongolia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 168 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia on April 22, 2026 at 11:11 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 46.7835°, 92.9722°, which is 168 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ss1k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 22, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 168 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia — April 22, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ss1k/