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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Indonesia (18 Sep 2026)

GDACS reported a magnitude 4.7 earthquake at depth 10 km in Indonesia on 2026-09-18 12:20 UTC. The report notes 1.3 million people live within 100 km of the event.

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
4/10
Global importance
5/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
6/10

Why it matters

An earthquake was recorded in Indonesia with a nearby population of 1.3 million within 100 km; GDACS issued the report (labelled “Green”). Local authorities, residents, and travelers in the area may want to monitor for further updates or impact reports.

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