Situation Report: M7.4 Chocó 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 a continued decrease in seismic activity.
Impact Summary
59 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Chocó region on August 10, 2026. Official figures as of October 8, 2026 remain at 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. The earthquake has affected approximately 185500 people across the region.
Infrastructure Damage
Material damage continues to be significant. A total of 10677 homes have been documented as destroyed and 65841 homes damaged to varying degrees. Additionally, 127 buildings collapsed as a result of the main earthquake and subsequent aftershocks.
Recent Seismic Activity
In the last 24 hours, no aftershocks have been recorded in the affected area, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. This absence of seismic activity represents a positive signal in the evolution of the seismic event.
The strongest aftershock recorded since the main earthquake reached a magnitude of 4.4. Seismic activity has shown a consistent declining trend in recent weeks, suggesting a gradual stabilization of the region.
Recovery Efforts
Colombian authorities continue to coordinate recovery and reconstruction efforts in the affected areas. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management maintains field operations to support affected communities.
The Colombian Red Cross continues to provide humanitarian assistance to victims, while international organizations such as the World Food Programme and the United Nations in Colombia continue to support relief operations.
Information for Families
Families seeking information about missing persons can consult the portals colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co, which maintain updated databases.
Additional Resources
For detailed technical information about the main earthquake, consult the USGS event page. Official updates from the Colombian government are available on the Presidency of the Republic website.
The immediate emergency phase has concluded, and efforts now focus on long-term reconstruction and strengthening community resilience for future seismic events.
