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1920 Mendoza earthquake
1920 Mendoza earthquake is located in Argentina
1920 Mendoza earthquake
UTC time1920-12-17 19:00:04
ISC event912690
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateDecember 17, 1920
Local time18:59
Magnitude6.0 Mw
Depth40 km (25 mi)
Epicenter32°25′S 68°14′W / 32.41°S 68.24°W / -32.41; -68.24
Areas affectedMendoza, Argentina
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe)
Casualties200 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 / -32.700; -68.400, 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.

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