Situation Report: M7.4 Chocó Earthquake - October 3, 2026
54 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 3, 2026, marks 54 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 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 earthquake continues to be 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 and 65841 homes damaged. Additionally, 127 buildings collapsed during the main seismic event. An estimated 185500 people have been directly or indirectly affected by the disaster.
Reconstruction efforts continue in the most affected areas, with teams working on debris removal and structural assessment of damaged buildings.
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.
National authorities, through the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, continue overseeing recovery and reconstruction operations in affected areas.
Search for Missing Persons
Efforts to locate the 234 people still missing continue. Families can consult information at colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Additional Information
For detailed technical information about the main seismic event, consult the USGS event page.
Authorities continue urging the population in affected areas to remain vigilant and follow established safety protocols, although the decrease in seismic activity is a positive sign for the region.
