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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake in Bhutan (2026-09-19 10:31 UTC)

GDACS reports a magnitude 4.8 earthquake at 10 km depth in Bhutan on 2026-09-19 10:31 UTC. The report notes about 5.6 million people within 100 km of the epicentral area.

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
5/10
Global importance
5/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
6/10

Why it matters

Even moderate earthquakes can be felt widely and can disrupt travel, infrastructure, and local services. The cited population within 100 km indicates potential for felt effects across a broad area and warrants monitoring for aftershocks or damage reports.

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