Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 82.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Escuintla · La Barrita
Country overviewGuatemala · Escuintla
M3.5 Earthquake near La Barrita, Escuintla (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On February 8, 2026 at 07:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near La Barrita, Escuintla (Guatemala). At around 82 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
82 km
82 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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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Fuego Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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