Situation Report: M7.4 Chocó Earthquake - Day 61
61 days after the M7.4 earthquake of August 10, official figures remain at 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. 1 aftershock was recorded in the last 24 hours with magnitude 4.5. More than 185500 people remain affected with 10677 homes destroyed.
General Situation
61 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the department of Chocó on August 10, 2026. Official casualty figures remain stable: 326 people deceased, 4600 injured, and 234 missing.
Seismic activity continues to gradually decrease. In the last 24 hours, 1 aftershock was recorded with a maximum magnitude of 4.5, occurring at 05:45 UTC on October 10, 6 km west-southwest of Filadelfia, Colombia, according to data from the United States Geological Survey.
Infrastructure Impact
The main earthquake caused significant damage to the region's housing infrastructure. To date, 10677 homes have been completely destroyed and 65841 homes show damage of varying severity. Additionally, 127 buildings collapsed during the seismic event and its immediate aftershocks.
The total number of people affected by the disaster reaches 185500, who require various levels of humanitarian assistance, from temporary shelter to psychosocial support and livelihood assistance.
Recent Seismic Activity
The magnitude 4.5 aftershock recorded today near Filadelfia represents a continuation of the residual seismic activity pattern that has characterized the zone since the main event. Although the frequency and intensity of aftershocks has decreased considerably compared to the first weeks following the earthquake, authorities from the Colombian Geological Survey continue monitoring the region.
Experts remind the population that aftershocks can continue for months after an earthquake of this magnitude, and that it is essential to maintain precautionary measures, especially in structures showing damage.
Humanitarian Response
The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management continues coordinating recovery efforts in affected areas. The Colombian Red Cross maintains field operations, providing support to the most vulnerable communities.
International organizations such as the World Food Programme and Direct Relief continue supporting response operations, focusing on food security and medical supply provision.
Missing Persons
Search and registration efforts for missing persons continue through platforms such as Colombia Te Busca and Desaparecidos.co, which facilitate family reunification and registration of pending cases.
Official Information
For updated information about the earthquake, consult the USGS executive report and official channels of the Presidency of Colombia.
*Last updated: October 10, 2026, 18:05 Bogotá time*
