Situation Report: M7.4 Chocó Earthquake - 71 days later
71 days after the August 10, 2026 earthquake, official figures report 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing. No aftershocks were recorded in the last 24 hours, indicating a continued decline in seismic activity.
Impact Summary
71 days have passed since the magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the department of Chocó on August 10, 2026. Consolidated official figures report 326 deaths, 4600 injured, and 234 missing persons. The earthquake has affected approximately 185500 people across 30 municipalities in the region.
Infrastructure Damage
Material devastation remains significant. Official records document 10677 homes destroyed and 65841 homes damaged. Additionally, 127 buildings collapsed during the main seismic event and subsequent aftershocks.
The magnitude of structural damage has required sustained assessment and reconstruction efforts that continue in this long-term recovery phase.
Recent Seismic Activity
In a positive development, no aftershocks were recorded in the last 24 hours, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. This absence of seismic activity marks a trend of gradual decline in aftershock frequency.
The strongest aftershock recorded since the main event reached a magnitude of 4.4. The main event of magnitude 7.4 occurred more than two months ago.
Recovery Efforts
Recovery operations continue on multiple fronts. The Colombian Red Cross maintains its humanitarian assistance programs in affected areas. International organizations, including the World Food Programme and Direct Relief, continue coordinating with local authorities.
The current phase focuses on reconstruction of permanent housing, restoration of basic services, and psychosocial support for affected communities. National and departmental authorities are working on medium and long-term recovery plans.
Information for Families
Families seeking information about missing persons can consult the portals colombiatebusca.com and desaparecidos.co.
Next Updates
We will continue monitoring the situation and providing updates as new information becomes available from official sources.
