As of August 13, 2026, authorities have issued a new official report on the impact of the 7.4 magnitude earthquake. The tragedy's scale is clear, but progress is being made in critical infrastructure recovery.
Casualties and Impact
According to the latest unified report, the death toll has sadly risen to 273. Additionally, medical centers are treating over 3,800 injured people, and rescue teams are actively searching for 377 individuals reported missing.
Electrical Infrastructure Recovery
A positive development amid the crisis is the rapid restoration of essential public services. The Ministry of Energy confirmed that 93% of the electrical service has been restored nationwide, thanks to the round-the-clock efforts of utility crews.
Outages remain mainly in areas closest to the epicenter in San José del Palmar and specific neighborhoods in Cali and Pereira where distribution networks suffered structural damage.