Major earthquake in Colombia affects 186,000 people across 472 municipalities
A powerful earthquake has struck Colombia, impacting 15 departments and causing widespread disruption to essential services. OCHA Colombia reported that over 186,000 individuals have been affected as of the latest flash update. The National Disaster Risk Management System is currently providing humanitarian assistance and conducting damage assessments. International support, including aid from Japan and the United Nations, has been mobilized to address urgent needs in shelter, food, and water sanitation across the worst-hit regions.
Date: August 17, 2026
Location: Nationwide, Colombia
Conflict: None
Category: infrastructure
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: ReliefWeb