Situation Report: Chocó M7.4 Earthquake - Day 61
61 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
61 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the department of Chocó on August 10, 2026. Official consolidated figures as of October 10, 2026 report 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 people missing.
The earthquake has affected approximately 185500 people in the region. Residential infrastructure suffered significant damage, with 10677 homes destroyed and 65841 homes damaged. Additionally, 127 buildings collapsed during the main seismic event.
Recent Seismic Activity
In the last 24 hours, no aftershocks of magnitude 3.0 or greater have been recorded in the epicentral 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 on the Richter scale. Seismic activity has decreased considerably as the region stabilizes geologically.
Recovery Efforts
National and local authorities continue to coordinate long-term recovery efforts. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management maintains field operations to support affected communities.
The Colombian Red Cross continues to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations. International organizations, including United Nations agencies in Colombia, continue to support recovery and reconstruction programs.
Information for Families
Families seeking information about missing persons can consult the official portals colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co, which maintain updated databases to facilitate family reunification.
Official Sources
For technical information about the main seismic event, consult the USGS event page. Official updates from the Colombian government are available on the Presidency of the Republic website.
Humanitarian organizations such as Direct Relief continue to accept donations to support long-term recovery efforts in affected communities.
