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Magnitude 4.5 earthquake in Russia (18 Sep 2026); few people affected within 100 km

GDACS reports a magnitude 4.5 earthquake (depth 30.943 km) in Russia on 2026-09-18 at 19:16 UTC. The event is labeled Green and the report notes few people affected within 100 km.

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
8/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

Even moderate earthquakes can be of local concern; GDACS' Green label and the note that few people were affected indicate limited immediate impact, but local authorities, residents, and travelers in the area may want to confirm local conditions and any aftershock advisories.

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