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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Shakes Mendoza Province, No Damage Reported

The Sunday morning quake, centered in San Carlos, prompted heightened vigilance and public preparedness efforts across the region.

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Overview

  • The earthquake struck at 8:36 AM local time on Sunday with a magnitude of 5.0, revised from an initial reading of 5.7 by INPRES.
  • The epicenter was located in San Carlos, approximately 131 kilometers south of the city of Mendoza, at a depth of 30 kilometers.
  • The tremor was widely felt across Mendoza Province, with Mercalli intensities of III–IV in Greater Mendoza and IV in the Valle de Uco.
  • A second tremor of magnitude 4.0 was recorded in the same region on Sunday afternoon, though no damage or casualties have been reported for either event.
  • Authorities in Argentina and Chile continue to monitor seismic activity while urging residents to adhere to emergency preparedness protocols.