A 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred near the copper and lithium mining area in northern Chile. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 9:50 p.m. local time. The largest copper mine in the world, Escondida, jointly owned by BHP Group Ltd and Rio Tinto, is located around the area. SQM's Salar de Atacama lithium mine is located to the south of San Pedro de Atacama. A spokesman for Rio Tinto said the operation of the Escondida mine has not been affected and inspection work is still underway. BHP Group Ltd did not immediately comment.
智利北部7.4级地震靠近矿区
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake near the mining area in northern Chile.
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