13NCEE 2026

The Learning From Earthquakes Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) report on the M7.4 San José del Palmar, Colombia earthquake (August 10, 2026) has been released. The report documents publicly available data on the earthquake and its impacts within a week of the event. So far, structural collapses, structural damages, and widespread non-structural damage across critical facilities, housing, and infrastructure have led to many facilities and infrastructure components losing functionality. These impacts are a sobering reminder of the continued need for coordinated efforts across academia, industry, and policy toward resilient cities. Read the report here.