Luis Uribe, a Colombian swimmer, confessed that he needs psychological help to return to competition, due to the aftereffects of the earthquake.

On Monday, August 10, 2026, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, causing widespread material damage, structural collapses, and nearly 300 fatalities. The disaster compounded existing vulnerabilities in several regions, prompting immediate logistical and insurance concerns for affected families regarding housing indemnifications following the death of property owners.

In Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca, the aftermath intensified when a heavy downpour struck the area, causing already damaged residences to completely collapse and deepening the local crisis. Meanwhile, the psychological toll of the disaster extended to elite athletes, as Colombian swimmer Luis Uribe confessed that he requires psychological assistance to overcome the trauma and return to competition after experiencing the quake strongly in Pereira.