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Daily digest 2026-09-20 — Colombia

Humanitarian overview with dated reports, alerts and key figures from trusted sources.

Daily digest: Colombia

2026-09-20

Over 466,000 people affected by the August 10 earthquake in Colombia, with significant damage to housing.

Key developments

Following the August 10 earthquake, 137,000 people have received assistance across 53 municipalities. National authorities report 331 fatalities, 111 individuals missing, and 4,505 injured. Additionally, 364 people have been rescued.

Key concerns

The earthquake has damaged over 201,000 homes and destroyed more than 36,000, indicating a substantial need for shelter and non-food items. Humanitarian funding remains well below requirements.

Humanitarian impact

A total of 466,345 people have been affected by the earthquake, facing displacement and loss of housing. The full extent of the impact on health and protection is still being assessed.

Information gaps

Information on the specific types of assistance provided to the 137,000 people and the current living conditions of those affected is not yet covered in recent reporting.