Earthquake in Colombia leaves 284 dead, 379 missing and more than 102,000 affected

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck San José del Palmar, Chocó, Colombia, on August 10, 2026. As of August 13, official reports confirm 284 fatalities, 3,977 injuries, 379 missing persons, and 354 successful rescues. The disaster has impacted more than 102,000 people across the country.

Rescue operations entered their final phase on Wednesday. Emergency teams are accelerating search efforts under collapsed structures, prioritizing the critical 72-hour window following the seismic event to locate potential survivors.