M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Northern Chile

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile near Antofagasta and Calama, triggering tsunami warnings and causing power/water outages in the region. While the seismic event is significant and has generated substantial news coverage, the affected area has minimal known BPO or contact center operations. WFM practitioners should monitor for any secondary impacts on Chilean operations centers in other regions or supply chain disruptions affecting regional service delivery.