Situation Report: Chocó M7.4 Earthquake - Day 65
65 days after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Chocó on August 10, 2026, official figures report 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. More than 185500 people remain affected with 10677 homes destroyed. No aftershocks were recorded in the last 24 hours.
General Situation
65 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Chocó region on August 10, 2026. Official figures remain stable with 326 people deceased, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. The humanitarian crisis continues to affect 185500 people throughout the region.
Infrastructure Damage
Documented material damages include 10677 homes completely destroyed and 65841 homes with various degrees of damage. Additionally, 127 buildings collapsed during the main shock and subsequent aftershocks. Reconstruction efforts continue in the most affected areas, though progress is slow due to the geographical and logistical conditions of the region.
Seismic Activity
In the last 24 hours, no aftershocks have been recorded in the epicenter zone, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. This absence of significant seismic activity represents a period of relative calm in the aftershock sequence that has characterized the two months following the main event.
The strongest aftershock recorded since the main earthquake reached a magnitude of 4.5. Authorities from the Colombian Geological Service continue to monitor seismic activity on a permanent basis.
Humanitarian Response
Humanitarian assistance operations coordinated by the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management continue to be deployed in affected areas. The Colombian Red Cross maintains its teams on the ground providing medical and psychosocial support to affected communities.
International organizations such as the World Food Programme and Direct Relief continue to support the distribution of essential supplies and medical assistance in the most remote areas.
Search for Missing Persons
The 234 people who remain missing continue to be sought by their families. The portals colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co remain active to facilitate family reconnection and case registration.
Official Information
For detailed technical information about the seismic event, consult the USGS executive report. Official updates from the Colombian government are available on the Presidency of the Republic website.
Authorities urge the population to stay informed through official sources and to follow recommendations from local risk management authorities.
