Colombia Earthquake Leaves Critical Emergency: Here’s How You Can Help Those Affected
Posted on 08/12/26 at 13:35
- How to help after the Colombia earthquake
- More than 1,500 homes affected
- Donations support victims
The magnitude 7.4 Colombia earthquake that struck the country on Monday left at least 213 people dead and more than 1,500 homes damaged or destroyed, according to a CNN tally.
The epicenter was located in the department of Chocó, in northwestern Colombia, but the force of the quake reached Bogotá, approximately 240 kilometers away.
Authorities have declared a national state of disaster as emergency teams work to locate and assist people trapped beneath the rubble.
The emergency has also mobilized charitable organizations that have begun providing assistance on the ground and accepting contributions intended for affected communities.
How to Help Those Affected by the Colombia Earthquake
- Why it matters: The destruction of more than 1,500 homes has left numerous families facing immediate needs as emergency operations continue in the hardest-hit areas.
People living in the United States or other countries who want to help can make donations through the campaign promoted by Impact Your World to support victims.
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- The figure: The preliminary toll cited by CNN reports at least 213 deaths following the earthquake, reflecting the scale of an emergency that continues to unfold.
Impact Your World said it will continue monitoring the humanitarian response and will add new verified organizations as they begin working directly in the affected areas.
Chocó Bears the Brunt of the Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake
The epicenter was located in Chocó, although the intensity of the movement allowed the Colombia earthquake to be felt strongly even in Bogotá, considerably expanding the reach of the event.
According to the available information, authorities consider it the strongest earthquake recorded in Colombia in the past decade.
- The process: Following the declaration of a national state of disaster, efforts are focused on emergency operations and assisting those who may remain trapped beneath collapsed structures.
At the same time, aid organizations are beginning to mobilize resources for victims while the full extent of the damage caused by the earthquake is being assessed.
Donations: What to Check Before Sending Aid
- What you can do: Those who wish to contribute from the United States can use the donation form from Impact Your World, which directs contributions to organizations responding to the emergency.
It is also recommended that donors verify that any campaign they use is connected to identifiable organizations before providing money or financial information.
The list of available organizations could expand as additional verified groups deploy assistance operations in affected communities.
With rescue efforts still underway, needs can change quickly, so following updates from verified organizations will be key for those seeking to help from outside Colombia, ‘CNN‘ reported.
