Situation Report: Chocó M7.4 Earthquake - Day 70
70 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 across 30 affected municipalities.
General Situation
70 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Chocó department and surrounding regions on August 10, 2026. Official casualty figures remain unchanged: 326 people dead, 4600 injured, and 234 missing.
Seismic Activity
For the first time in weeks, no aftershocks with magnitude 3.0 or greater were recorded in the last 24 hours, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. This absence of seismic activity represents a positive development in the evolution of the seismic event.
The strongest aftershock recorded since the main earthquake remains at magnitude 4.4. Seismic activity has shown a sustained declining trend as the tectonic readjustment process in the region progresses.
Infrastructure Impact
Documented material damage remains at:
- 10677 homes destroyed - 65841 homes damaged - 127 buildings collapsed - 30 municipalities affected - 185500 people affected
Reconstruction efforts are advancing on multiple fronts, with teams working on the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure and housing in the most impacted areas of Chocó and neighboring departments.
Humanitarian Response
Humanitarian assistance operations continue to be coordinated by the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management in collaboration with national and international organizations. The Colombian Red Cross maintains its field presence providing support to affected communities.
Efforts are now focused on medium and long-term housing solutions for the thousands of families who lost their homes. The national government continues implementing economic and social support measures for the affected population.
Search for Missing Persons
The 234 people reported missing remain the subject of active search operations. Families can report cases or seek information through the portals colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Official Information
For technical information about the seismic event, consult the USGS page. Official updates from the Colombian government are available on the Presidency of the Republic website.
International organizations such as the World Food Programme and Direct Relief continue supporting response and recovery operations.
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*Next update: October 18, 2026, 18:00 Bogotá time*
