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M3.5 Earthquake near Barbacoas, Nariño (Colombia)

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

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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.

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Details

ID
52f0c96f014f1e0f6eff1139920139dde89b619a
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

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 (75.7 km)
Regional average: 75.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cumbal
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'764 m ·Last eruption: 1926 ·Colombia
  • Chiles-Cerro Negro
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'698 m ·Last eruption: 1936 ·Colombia-Ecuador
  • Azufral
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'070 m ·Last eruption: -930 ·Colombia
  • Chachimbiro
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'106 m ·Last eruption: -3740 ·Ecuador
  • Cuicocha
    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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries

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