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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Peru (19 Sep 2026)

GDACS reported a magnitude 4.9 earthquake at 10 km depth in Peru on 2026-09-19T07:12:00Z. The report notes ~70,000 people within 100 km and labels the event 'Green'.

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
3/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
4/10

Why it matters

Even moderate, shallow earthquakes can cause localized shaking and concern for nearby communities and travelers. The population exposure (70,000 within 100 km) and proximity to inhabited areas make this event relevant for situational awareness and local response monitoring.

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