M5.0 Earthquake 37 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia — March 21, 2025
2025-03-21 09:33:45 UTC (2025-03-21) · approx. 4:33 PM UTC+7 local
On March 21, 2025 at 09:33 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 37 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 43.3639°, 104.0650°. This earthquake was detected by 144 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
104.0650°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Dalandzadgad, Mongolia?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 37 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia on March 21, 2025 at 09:33 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 43.3639°, 104.0650°, which is 37 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pljf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 21, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 37 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia — March 21, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pljf/