Cali Earthquake | Official Information Repository
This page provides verified information from the Alcaldía de Santiago de Cali regarding the earthquake, its impacts, the emergency response, and recommendations for residents and visitors.
Earthquake Impact
153 Deaths
1.657 Injured 
24 Buildings with total collapse 
27* Missing persons 
88 People rescued Review notes on the figures
(*) The District Administration is conducting a validation and review of records regarding missing persons by cross-referencing data with health agencies and the Institute of Legal Medicine, as well as by directly contacting the families who filed the reports. This process allows for case updates and the determination of which cases remain active; consequently, the figure has shifted from 41 to 40 reports and will continue to be updated as verification proceeds.
Looking for someone?
If you have a family member or loved one who is missing following the earthquake, you can report them through these 24/7 contact lines:
- Personería de Cali 318 335 5722
- Cruz Roja WhatsApp 321 213 9525
- Cruz Roja Colombiana email address rcf@cruzrojacolombiana.org
Dedicated Line for Reporting Damage
The District Administration reminds residents that a dedicated WhatsApp line is available to report damage caused by the earthquake.
- WhatsApp – Damage Reports 310 229 9708
To speed up the receipt and management of cases, people who contact this channel must provide:
- Exact address or coordinates of the affected location.
- Photographic documentation of the situation.
- Name and contact telephone number.
Assistance Centers and Shelters
Collection Center
Blood Donation Centers (From 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
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HUV Blood Bank
Calle 5 # 36-08 – Emergency Department, Hospital Universitario del Valle.
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Hemolife Blood Bank
Cll. 38N #3N - 61 Prados del Norte
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Cruz Roja Blood Bank
Cruz Roja Valle Cra. 38 Bis #5B, San Fernando
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Fundación Valle del Lili Blood Bank
Main Headquarters Tower 2, 4th floor
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Imbanaco Blood Bank
Main Headquarters, Cra. 38 Bis #5B2-04, Santa Isabel
Press Releases
Cali Mayor’s Office Delivers New Report on the Distribution of Livelihood Support and Humanitarian Aid Following the Earthquake
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Aug 17 de 2026
Due to biological hazards, authorities urge citizen volunteers not to approach collapsed-structure sites
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Aug 17 de 2026
The Cali Mayor\'s Office provides detailed information on the delivery of essential supplies and humanitarian aid following the earthquake
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Aug 16 de 2026
82 Israeli rescuers join in the search for survivors in Cali, in the aftermath of last Monday’s August 10 earthquake
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Aug 15 de 2026
Mayor Eder asks the National Government for extraordinary measures to accelerate Cali’s recovery following the earthquake
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Aug 15 de 2026
Cali Mayor’s Office Begins Characterization of Families Affected by the Earthquake through the Unified Registry of Families in Emergencies
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Aug 14 de 2026