Situation Report: Chocó M7.4 Earthquake — Day 59
59 days after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Chocó on August 10, 2026, official figures report 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. No aftershocks were recorded in the last 24 hours, indicating continued decline in seismic activity.
Impact Summary
59 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the department of Chocó on August 10, 2026. Consolidated official figures as of October 8, 2026 report 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. The earthquake has affected approximately 185500 people in the region.
Infrastructure Damage
Damage assessments continue to show the devastating impact of the earthquake on housing and urban infrastructure in the region:
- 10677 homes destroyed - 65841 homes damaged - 127 buildings collapsed
These figures reflect the magnitude of the reconstruction challenge facing Colombian authorities and affected communities.
Seismic Activity
In the last 24 hours, no aftershocks of magnitude 3.0 or greater have been recorded in the epicenter zone, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. This absence of seismic activity represents a continuation of the declining trend observed in recent weeks.
Since the main shock, the largest aftershock recorded reached magnitude 4.4. Detailed information about the main event is available on the USGS page.
Humanitarian Response
Humanitarian assistance operations continue in affected areas, coordinated by the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management and international organizations. The Colombian Red Cross maintains its support programs for displaced and affected families.
The United Nations in Colombia and the World Food Programme continue to provide technical and logistical assistance to ensure humanitarian aid distribution in the most remote areas.
Search for Missing Persons
Efforts to locate the 234 missing persons continue. Families can consult records at colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co for updated information.
Reconstruction
National and departmental authorities are working on planning the long-term reconstruction phase. The Ministry of Finance has established special measures to facilitate the importation of construction materials and equipment necessary for the recovery of affected areas.
The Presidency of the Republic coordinates inter-institutional efforts to ensure resilient reconstruction that incorporates improved earthquake-resistant construction standards.
Additional Information
For donations and support: Colombian Red Cross
For official information: Risk Management
