1920 Mendoza earthquake
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| UTC time | 1920-12-17 19:00:04 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 912690 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | December 17, 1920 |
| Local time | 18:59 |
| Magnitude | 6.0 Mw |
| Depth | 40 km (25 mi) |
| Epicenter | 32°25′S 68°14′W / 32.41°S 68.24°W |
| Areas affected | Mendoza, Argentina |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 200 dead |
The 1920 Mendoza earthquake took place in the province of Mendoza, Argentina, on 17 December at 6:59:49 p.m. It measured magnitude 6.0, and its epicenter was at 32°42′S 68°24′W / 32.700°S 68.400°W, with a depth of 40 km.
The earthquake was felt with grade VIII (Severe) on the
Mercalli intensity scale. It affected the provincial capital Mendoza
, and caused material damage and numerous fatalities in several towns 30 km (19 mi) to the northeast.
See also
- 1782 Mendoza earthquake
- List of earthquakes in 1920
- List of earthquakes in Argentina
- List of historical earthquakes
References
- (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Prevención Sísmica. Listado de Terremotos Históricos.