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Colombia earthquake: Seismic activity and recovery efforts

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Nearly two months after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake near San José del Palmar on August 10, 2026, Colombia continues to manage seismic instability and a complex recovery. While seismic activity in Chocó and Tolima shows a general downward trend, the Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) warns that tremors may still be felt. In Tolima, seismic activity remains a significant concern. A seismic swarm in Chaparral that began in late September has persisted through October, with at least 1,100 earthquakes of magnitudes between 2.0 and 3.5 recorded. On October 30, a seismic event was reported near Ibagué, though specific magnitude details were subject to revision. On October 25, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck the El Litoral del San Juan area in Chocó, though no material damage or injuries were confirmed. On October 27, additional tremors were reported in Tolima and ~~Santander, including locations such as Cepitá and San Vicente de Chucurí.~~ Santander. A significant 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Roncesvalles, Tolima, early on November 3. This event caused structural damage, including a collapsed wall in Chaparral that injured at least one person and damage to a church tower. In Bogotá, residents evacuated apartment complexes as a precaution. Following this main shock, several aftershocks between 3.3 and 3.5 magnitude were recorded. The humanitarian crisis in the Pacific region remains acute. In Chocó, concerns have emerged regarding the distribution of economic aid and the exclusion of families from the Unified Register of Victims (RUD). Additionally, the Defensoría del Pueblo highlighted a mental health crisis among youth in Chocó and Nariño. Economically, Camacol reports that the disaster has severely impacted the national housing market, with approximately 138,896 homes affected and 19,148 destroyed.

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