Situation Report: Chocó M7.4 Earthquake - Day 62
62 days after the August 10 earthquake, official figures remain at 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. No aftershocks were recorded in the last 24 hours. Reconstruction continues with 10677 homes destroyed and 65841 damaged.
General Situation - October 11, 2026
62 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. A total of 185500 people have been affected by this natural disaster.
Seismic Activity
For the first time in weeks, no aftershocks were recorded in the last 24 hours, according to USGS data. This absence of seismic activity represents a positive development in the event's evolution. The most recent significant aftershock was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake recorded on October 10 near Filadelfia.
Since the main earthquake, the largest aftershock reached magnitude 4.5. Seismic activity has shown a consistent declining trend in recent weeks.
Infrastructure Damage
Material damage remains extensive:
- 10677 homes destroyed - 65841 homes damaged - 127 buildings collapsed
Reconstruction efforts are advancing in multiple affected municipalities, with teams working on debris removal and structural assessment of buildings.
Response Efforts
Colombian authorities, coordinated by the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, continue to oversee recovery operations. The Colombian Red Cross maintains its presence in affected areas, providing humanitarian assistance to displaced communities.
International organizations, including United Nations agencies in Colombia and the World Food Programme, continue supporting long-term recovery efforts.
Missing Persons
The 234 people who remain missing continue to be a priority for authorities. Families can report cases or search for information through colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Outlook
The absence of aftershocks in the last 24 hours is an encouraging indicator that seismic activity related to the main event continues to decrease. However, authorities maintain active monitoring systems and remind the population of the importance of maintaining preparedness for possible future seismic events.
Efforts are now focused on the long-term recovery and reconstruction phase, with special attention to building earthquake-resistant housing and strengthening critical infrastructure in affected regions.
For updated official information, consult the Colombian Geological Service and the Presidency of the Republic.
