A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck on 10 August 2026 near San Jose del Palmar in Colombia's Chocó region, producing a confirmed death toll of 265, roughly 3,500 injuries, and nearly 500 people unaccounted for. More than 25,800 families were affected, with rescue operations using sniffer dogs and silence protocols after the 72-hour survival window closed on 13 August 2026.