Situation Report: 49 days after the M7.4 Chocó earthquake
49 days after the August 10 earthquake, official figures remain at 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. Seismic activity continues with 1 aftershock recorded in the last 24 hours.
General situation — September 28, 2026
49 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the Chocó department on August 10, 2026. Official casualty figures remain unchanged: 326 people dead, 4600 injured, and 234 missing.
Recent seismic activity
Aftershock activity continues to gradually decline. In the last 24 hours, 1 aftershock has been recorded, with a maximum magnitude of 4.6. This aftershock occurred 19 km southwest of Sipí on September 27 at 21:57 UTC.
According to data from the United States Geological Survey, the aftershock sequence shows a characteristic downward trend, although moderate magnitude events are still possible in the coming weeks.
Infrastructure damage
Documented material damage includes:
- 10677 homes destroyed - 65841 homes damaged - 127 buildings collapsed - 185500 people affected
Reconstruction efforts continue in the most affected areas, with teams working on debris removal and structural assessment of damaged buildings.
Humanitarian response efforts
National authorities and humanitarian organizations maintain assistance operations in affected communities. The Colombian Red Cross continues to provide medical and psychosocial support to survivors.
Families seeking information about missing persons can consult the portals colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Outlook
Seven weeks after the main event, the acute emergency phase has given way to medium-term recovery efforts. Authorities continue to monitor seismic activity and coordinate assistance to displaced communities.
The reduction in aftershock frequency is a positive sign, although experts warn that the region will remain seismically active for months. The population is advised to maintain preparedness for possible additional seismic events.
For updated official information, consult the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management and the Colombian Geological Survey.
