A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile's Antofagasta region, the world's primary copper-mining hub, on May 25. The deep-focus tremor triggered localized power outages, water supply cuts, and minor landslides near Calama. Chile's state miner Codelco temporarily suspended some open-pit operations due to low visibility and power losses, initiating safety audits. While competitors BHP and Antofagasta PLC reported their sites were unaffected, the disruption sparked short-term supply anxieties. With the LME closed overnight, the most-active July copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) opened with a gap-up before closing 0.39% higher at 105,780 yuan/mt. Analysts expect limited long-term impact on global supply due to mature local infrastructure.