Tremor hits northern Chile at 89 km depth after initial 6.5 estimateLast updated: May 26, 2026 | 03:531 MIN READA tsunami warning has been issued for Tonga after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near the Pacific island country.ShutterstockSANTIAGO: The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said on Monday a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile, east of the city of Calama, Reuters reported.The GFZ had earlier pegged the quake at a magnitude of 6.5.The earthquake struck at a depth of 89 km (55.3 miles), it added.Updates continue to emerge as local and geological authorities assess the impact and potential aftershocks.Also In This PackageGet Updates on Topics You Choose
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile
Tremor hits northern Chile at 89 km depth after initial 6.5 estimate
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A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile near Calama at 89 km depth on Monday, according to Germany's GFZ, revising an initial 6.5 estimate. The Atacama region hosts major copper mining operations that feed global semiconductor and EV battery supply chains — companies with procurement or logistics exposure there should monitor aftershock assessments before assuming operations are unaffected.
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