Situation Report: Chocó M7.4 Earthquake - Day 63
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 that struck the department of Chocó on August 10, 2026. As of October 12, 2026, official casualty figures remain stable: 326 people deceased, 4600 injured, and 234 people missing.
Seismic Activity
The last 24 hours have passed without detectable aftershocks, marking a period of relative seismic calm in the affected region. This absence of activity represents a notable contrast with the first days following the main shock, when numerous aftershocks were recorded. The strongest aftershock registered since the main event reached a magnitude of 4.5.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) continues to monitor seismic activity in the region, with data available through its event query system.
Infrastructure Damage
Documented material damages include 10677 homes destroyed and 65841 homes damaged, affecting approximately 185500 people throughout the region. Additionally, 127 buildings collapsed during the main shock and its immediate aftershocks.
Reconstruction efforts continue in the most affected areas, with teams working on structural assessment of damaged buildings and planning new constructions with improved seismic standards.
Humanitarian Response
Humanitarian assistance operations maintain their presence in affected communities. The Colombian Red Cross continues coordinating support efforts, while international organizations such as the World Food Programme and Direct Relief maintain their assistance programs.
Displaced families continue receiving support in temporary shelters, although many have begun returning to their home communities to participate in reconstruction efforts.
Search for Missing Persons
Efforts to locate the 234 missing persons continue. Families can consult information through platforms such as colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Government Coordination
The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management maintains coordination of response and recovery operations. Authorities continue assessing the long-term needs of affected communities and developing sustainable reconstruction plans.
The emergency phase has gradually given way to an early recovery stage, with emphasis on restoring basic services and economic reactivation of affected areas.
