M3.5 Depth: 87.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Barbacoas, Nariño (Colombia)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 18:05:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Barbacoas, Nariño (Colombia) on June 8, 2026 at 18:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

87.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-08 18:05:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Colombia

State

Nariño

City

Barbacoas

County

Telembí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.22000, -78.32000

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

87 km

87 km — close to the regional average (82.8 km)

Regional average: 82.8 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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