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M 4.8 earthquake - 18 km SW of Mongar, Bhutan
USGS reports a magnitude 4.8 earthquake located 18 km southwest of Mongar, Bhutan (27.1636, 91.1016) at a depth of 10 km. Report published 2026-09-19T10:31:17.071Z.
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 2/10
- Global importance
- 4/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 1/10
- Urgency
- 6/10
Why it matters
Shallow M4.8 quakes can produce noticeable shaking near the epicenter and may be felt by residents and travelers in Mongar District. Likely limited to localized impacts (light damage, aftershocks), but relevant for local situational awareness and travel safety.

