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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.

