According to analysis, some people in Colombia are not reporting themselves as victims of the earthquake out of "shame."

Following a 2026 earthquake in Colombia, an analysis revealed that some individuals are failing to report themselves as disaster victims due to a sense of shame or embarrassment. The earthquake occurred on August 10, 2026, with its epicenter located in San José del Palmar, Chocó.

According to reports from the Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres, the total number of affected families reached 225,024 by August 31, 2026. This administrative data highlights the growing tally of those impacted by the seismic event alongside the sociological barriers affecting official reporting numbers.