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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near San José del Palmar in Chocó on the morning of 10 August. Buildings collapsed or were severely damaged across western cities, leaving families facing loss, displacement and urgent practical needs.
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Crisis timeline
Verified events are kept in reverse chronological order. Older entries will remain visible as rescue, relief and recovery continue.
Early reports from local authorities in Pereira and Manizales confirmed at least 20 deaths across the two cities. Emergency teams were responding to collapsed and severely damaged buildings and reports of people trapped beneath debris. Assessments were continuing and the toll remained subject to change.
Sources: Local authorities in Pereira and Manizales and credible reporting
The Colombian Red Cross maintained an active national fundraising route supporting humanitarian aid, medical care and emergency assistance in Colombia, including branch campaigns in affected departments. It was a broad official donation route and was not presented as an earthquake-specific appeal.
Source: Colombian Red Cross
The Servicio Geológico Colombiano recorded a magnitude 7.4 earthquake near San José del Palmar in Chocó. GDACS classified the event Orange and estimated that 1.5 million people were exposed to shaking at intensity VII or higher.
Sources: Servicio Geológico Colombiano and Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
Verified emergency facts
These snapshots were checked on 10 August. Casualty figures, building assessments and relief needs can change quickly.
The mainshock occurred at 07:34 local time near San José del Palmar in Chocó.
GDACS estimated this exposure at intensity VII or higher and classified the event Orange.
This early total covered Pereira and Manizales and was expected to change as assessments continued.
Why help matters now
People whose homes are damaged or unsafe can need temporary accommodation, food, water, clothing, medicine, transport and reliable information. Families coping with injury, bereavement or displacement also face a difficult recovery.
The Colombian Red Cross maintains an official broad fundraising route for humanitarian aid, medical care and emergency assistance in Colombia. This confirms a legitimate continuing public call for humanitarian support, although that route was not earthquake-specific when this page was published.
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Search and rescue, casualty confirmation and building assessments continue. Figures on this page are dated so later updates can be added without erasing the historical record.
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