NYT
Chocó, Colombia, Faces Deeper Hardship After an Earthquake
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Governor of Chocó stated that survivors of an earthquake that struck the region last week face pain, hunger, and homelessness. Chocó is a region in Colombia with predominantly Afro-Colombian and Indigenous populations. The specific date of the earthquake, casualty count, and magnitude were not provided in the available information.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/world/americas/colombia-earthquake-choco.html
