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M3.5 Depth: 82.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near La Barrita, Escuintla (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 07:48:03 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
82.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 07:48:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Escuintla
City
La Barrita
County
San José
Village
La Barrita
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.90000, -90.94000
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 82 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 82 km
Intermediate
82 km
82 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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

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    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 65 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 75 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala

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