# Earthquake recovery and memorials in Cali, Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/earthquake-recovery-and-memorials-in-cali-colombia
> Updated: 2026-09-12T08:38:29.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, the city of Cali and the Valle del Cauca region initiated various commemorative activities to honor the victims.

On August 21, the Cali Mayor’s Office and local religious groups organized an interreligious prayer service and candlelight vigil at the San Juan Pablo II Sanctuary. This event was intended to serve as a symbol of solidarity and mark a transition toward the region’s reconstruction phase.

By mid-September, memorial efforts evolved into permanent installations. In Parque Panamericano, the Corporación Autónoma Regional del Valle del Cauca (CVC) and community leaders began planting 154 native trees as a living memorial. Additionally, a plaque bearing the names of the 154 deceased was unveiled at the COP16 Biodiversity Ecopark, accompanied by a moment of silence marked by church bells.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Cali honors 154 earthquake victims with memorial plantings

Cali held memorial ceremonies one month after its August 2026 earthquake, planting 154 native trees and unveiling a plaque to honor the victims who lost their lives.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cali-honors-154-earthquake-victims-with-memorial-plantings

### 2026-08-20: Cali to hold candlelight vigil for earthquake victims

Cali and Valle del Cauca will hold an interreligious prayer service and candlelight vigil this Friday to honor victims of the August 10 earthquake and support regional reconstruction efforts.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cali-to-hold-candlelight-vigil-for-earthquake-victims

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