A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Colombia on August 10, 2026, affecting at least 500 municipalities across 16 departments. In the Nariño-Ecuador border region, disputes over drug trafficking and gold mining have created a humanitarian emergency between January 2025 and July 2026. Dengue cases in Colombia and the broader Americas region have decreased by 55% compared to the same period in 2025.

Non-state armed groups' actions in the Nariño-Ecuador border area have shifted from mass confrontations, indicating an evolving security landscape. Humanitarian funding for Colombia remains well below requirements.

The earthquake has necessitated protection and emergency assistance for affected communities. The conflict in the Nariño-Ecuador border region has generated a humanitarian emergency, impacting local populations.

The specific number of people affected by the earthquake and the humanitarian emergency in Nariño are not detailed in the provided reports.