M74 Earthquake 2026

On August 10, 2026, a M7.4 earthquake struck near San José del Palmar, Colombia, causing widespread infrastructure damage, hundreds of fatalities, and thousands of injuries. Raul participated in post-earthquake field reconnaissance in the days following the event, supporting structural safety inspections in the affected region. We send our condolences to all those affected and to the millions whose family and friends suffered any loss.