Russia earthquake: HUGE magnitude 6.7 quake rocks Russia-Mongolia border | World | News
Advertisement The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8, making it one of the strongest earthquake to ever hit the region around the lake. Its epicentre was measured at a shallow depth of just six miles. The area is not heavily populated but is home to a number of villages near the lake, including Hatgal and Turt, which have a combined population of up to 5,000 people. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties although experts said the tremors would have rocked the villages. Earthquakes periodically occur in the regions of Mongolia b...