First published 9/19/2026, 8:46:15 AM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:30 PM

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake in Indonesia (19 Sep 2026)

GDACS reports a magnitude 4.8 earthquake at 10 km depth in Indonesia on 2026-09-19 at 07:44 UTC. The alert notes ~100,000 people within 100 km of the epicenter. The GDACS label is Green, indicating low expected impact.

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: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Shallow, moderate earthquake near populated areas could cause localized shaking and minor damage; authorities and travelers in the area may need situational awareness and local assessments.

Location

Sources

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Indonesia 19/09/2026 07:44 UTC, 100 thousand in 100km.

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