A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, prompting a rapid protection assessment in Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca. This assessment, conducted between August 26 and September 3, analyzed the earthquake's impact on pre-existing protection risks. As of September 30, weekly updates on the earthquake's impact and response from humanitarian partners are concluding.

The earthquake has aggravated pre-existing protection risks in Buenaventura, particularly concerning housing, shelter, documentation, and security of tenure. Humanitarian funding remains well below requirements, with only 44% of the needed amount secured.

The earthquake has significantly impacted communities, exacerbating vulnerabilities related to housing and shelter. The full extent of displacement and health impacts is not detailed in the available reports.

Specific details on the number of people affected by housing and shelter issues, the health impact of the earthquake, and the current food and nutrition situation are not yet covered in recent reporting.