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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. Colombia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — close to the regional average (85.6 km)
Regional average: 85.6 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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    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'764 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Colombia
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    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'698 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Colombia-Ecuador
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    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'070 m ·Last eruption: -930 ·Colombia
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    Distance: 102 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'246 m ·Last eruption: 650 ·Ecuador
  • Galeras
    Distance: 106 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 4'276 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Colombia

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