Situation Report: M7.4 Chocó Earthquake - October 12, 2026
63 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
63 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the department of Chocó on August 10, 2026. Official casualty figures remain stable: 326 people deceased, 4600 injured, and 234 people still missing. A total of 185500 people have been affected by this natural disaster.
Seismic Activity
In the last 24 hours, no aftershocks have been recorded in the epicentral zone, marking a significant period of seismic calm. Since the main shock, the largest aftershock registered reached magnitude 4.5. Seismic data can be consulted through the USGS monitoring service.
Infrastructure Damage
Material damage continues to be extensive. The official balance reports:
- 10677 homes destroyed - 65841 homes damaged - 127 buildings collapsed
These figures represent one of the largest reconstruction challenges that Colombia's Pacific region has faced in decades.
Reconstruction Efforts
National and local authorities continue coordinating long-term recovery efforts. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management maintains active protocols for assisting affected communities.
The Colombian Red Cross continues providing humanitarian support in the most affected areas, while international organizations such as the World Food Programme and Direct Relief maintain their presence on the ground.
Missing Persons
The 234 people who remain missing continue to be actively sought. Families can report cases or search for information through the platforms colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Official Information
For technical information about the seismic event, consult the USGS executive page. Official updates from the Colombian government are available on the Presidency of the Republic website.
The absence of aftershocks in the last 24 hours is a positive sign, although authorities maintain constant seismic monitoring throughout the affected region.
