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 Overview
63 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the Chocó department on August 10, 2026. As of October 12, 2026 at 18:05 local time, official figures remain stable with 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. A total of 185500 people have been affected by this natural disaster.
Seismic Activity
No aftershocks have been recorded in the epicentral zone in the last 24 hours, marking a significant period of seismic calm. The strongest aftershock recorded since the main event reached a magnitude of 4.5. The United States Geological Survey continues to monitor seismic activity in the region.
Infrastructure Damage
Documented material damage includes 10677 homes completely destroyed and 65841 homes with various degrees of damage. Additionally, 127 buildings collapsed during the main shock and its aftershocks. The magnitude of structural damage reflects the intensity of the seismic event and the vulnerability of constructions in the affected region.
Search and Recovery Efforts
Search operations for missing persons continue under the coordination of national authorities. Families can report cases and obtain information through platforms such as colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Humanitarian Response
The Colombian Red Cross maintains its assistance operations in the affected areas. International organizations, including the United Nations in Colombia and the World Food Programme, continue to support recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Direct Relief continues to provide medical supplies and health assistance to affected communities.
Government Coordination
The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management coordinates response and recovery actions at the national level. The Presidency of the Republic maintains oversight of reconstruction operations in affected areas.
Outlook
Two months after the seismic event, the emergency phase has given way to a long-term reconstruction process. The absence of aftershocks in the last 24 hours is a positive sign, although authorities maintain continuous seismic monitoring. Efforts are now focused on housing rehabilitation, restoration of basic services, and psychosocial support for affected communities.
For updated information on the main event, consult the USGS page.
