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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.

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