Situation Report: M7.4 Chocó Earthquake - Day 61
61 days after the M7.4 earthquake of August 10, official figures report 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. 1 aftershock was recorded in the last 24 hours with magnitude 4.5.
General Situation
61 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the department of Chocó on August 10, 2026. Official figures remain at 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. The emergency continues to affect approximately 185500 people in the region.
Infrastructure Damage
Consolidated data indicates that 10677 homes were completely destroyed, while 65841 additional homes suffered varying degrees of damage. The number of collapsed buildings remains at 127 structures.
Recent Seismic Activity
In the last 24 hours, 1 aftershock was recorded, with a maximum magnitude of 4.5. This tremor occurred 6 km west-southwest of Filadelfia, Colombia, in the early morning of October 10. Seismic activity continues to gradually decrease as time passes since the main event, according to data from the United States Geological Survey.
Recovery Efforts
Colombian authorities continue to coordinate long-term recovery efforts in the affected areas. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management maintains field operations to support displaced communities and coordinate the reconstruction of critical infrastructure.
The Colombian Red Cross continues to provide humanitarian assistance to affected families, while international organizations such as the World Food Programme maintain their presence in the region.
Search for Missing Persons
Efforts to locate the 234 people still missing continue. Families can report cases and consult updated information through the platforms colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Additional Information
For 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.
Organizations wishing to contribute to relief efforts can do so through the Colombian Red Cross aid portal or Direct Relief.
