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Strong Chile earthquake shakes mining hub

A strong earthquake struck Chile's ​important mining region of Antofagasta on Monday afternoon, ‌disrupting operations at some mines but ultimately sparing lives and critical infrastructure.

Axar.az reports, citing Reuters, the magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the heart ​of the world's biggest copper-producing country, though ​major miners reported limited damage.

The U.S. Geological ⁠Survey recorded the earthquake's depth at 109 kilometers (68 miles).

Date
2026.05.26 / 11:57
Author
Axar.az
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