Situation Report: M7.4 Chocó Earthquake - October 2, 2026
53 days after the August 10 earthquake, official figures remain at 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. No aftershocks were recorded in the last 24 hours, signaling continued decline in seismic activity.
Situation Overview
Today, October 2, 2026, marks 53 days since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Chocó department on August 10. Official casualty figures remain unchanged: 326 people dead, 4600 injured, and 234 people missing.
Seismic Activity
For the first time in weeks, no aftershocks were recorded in the last 24 hours, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. This absence of seismic activity represents a significant milestone in the stabilization process of the affected region.
The strongest aftershock recorded since the main event remains at magnitude 4.5. Over recent weeks, seismic activity has shown a consistent declining trend, with occasional moderate-magnitude aftershocks that have not caused significant additional damage.
Infrastructure Damage
Documented material damage remains at:
- 10677 homes destroyed - 65841 homes damaged - 127 buildings collapsed - 185500 people affected in total
Reconstruction efforts continue in the most affected areas, with teams working on housing rehabilitation and restoration of basic services.
Humanitarian Response
Humanitarian assistance operations maintain their presence in the region. The Colombian Red Cross continues coordinating support efforts for affected communities, while international organizations such as the World Food Programme and Direct Relief maintain their assistance programs.
Authorities from the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management continue monitoring the situation and coordinating long-term recovery efforts.
Search for Missing Persons
Efforts to locate the 234 missing persons continue. Families can consult updated information at colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Seismic Information
For detailed technical information about the main event, consult the USGS event page.
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*Last updated: October 2, 2026, 06:05 Bogotá time*
