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Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Rattles Northern Chile

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on May 26, 2026, at 5:52 AM local time.
  • The epicenter was in the Atacama Desert, about 29 kilometers northeast of Calama, at a depth of 109 kilometers.
  • While causing strong shaking and some mining operations to halt due to visibility issues or power outages, no casualties or significant damage have been reported.

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Chile early on May 26, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor struck at 5:52 AM local time, with its epicenter located in the Atacama Desert, approximately 29 kilometers northeast of the mining town of Calama. The earthquake originated at a depth of 109 kilometers.

Residents in northern Chile experienced intense shaking, with videos circulating online showing the dramatic effects of the tremor. Southern Peru also reported feeling the earthquake. While the shaking was strong, initial reports indicate no casualties or major damage to critical infrastructure.

Some mining operations in the affected region experienced temporary disruptions. Visibility issues and power outages in certain areas led to a brief halt in work. Additionally, Calama, a town where many mining families reside, experienced power and partial water supply interruptions. However, these did not impact essential services.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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