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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake in Colombia (2026-09-19 13:44 UTC)
GDACS reports a magnitude 4.8 earthquake at 58.204 km depth in Colombia on 2026-09-19 13:44 UTC. The report notes ~1.3 million people within 100 km of the epicenter.
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
- 5/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 6/10
Why it matters
A shallow-to-intermediate depth M4.8 quake can cause noticeable shaking locally and may disrupt transport or critical services in nearby population centers. The event appears localized but affects a sizable population within 100 km.

