Situation Report: Chocó M7.4 Earthquake - Day 64
64 days after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Chocó on August 10, 2026, official figures report 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. No aftershocks were recorded in the last 24 hours, indicating a continued decrease in seismic activity.
Impact Summary
64 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Chocó region on August 10, 2026. As of October 13, 2026, consolidated official figures report 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 people missing.
Infrastructure Damage
The earthquake caused extensive damage throughout the affected region. 10677 homes were destroyed and 65841 homes were damaged. Additionally, 127 buildings collapsed during the main seismic event and its aftershocks. The total number of people affected reaches 185500.
Recent Seismic Activity
In the last 24 hours, no aftershocks of magnitude 3.0 or greater have been recorded in the epicentral zone, according to USGS data. This absence of seismic activity represents a continuation of the declining trend observed in recent weeks.
The strongest aftershock recorded since the main earthquake remains at magnitude 4.5. The main event of magnitude 7.4 occurred more than two months ago.
Humanitarian Response
Recovery operations continue throughout the affected region. The Colombian Red Cross maintains its assistance programs for displaced and affected communities. United Nations agencies in Colombia continue coordinating humanitarian support efforts.
Families seeking information about missing persons can consult the portals colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Government Coordination
The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management continues coordinating recovery and reconstruction operations. The Colombian Geological Service maintains continuous seismic monitoring of the region.
International Assistance
International organizations such as Direct Relief and the World Food Programme continue supporting recovery efforts in the most affected areas.
The immediate emergency phase has concluded, and efforts now focus on long-term reconstruction and strengthening community resilience for future seismic events.
