Latest earthquakes near Mendoza, Argentina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mendoza, Argentina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mendoza? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mendoza, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 09:18 Argentina) |
M 3.4 | 285 km NNW from Mendoza |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 26 01:14 Argentina) |
M 2.5 | 290 km WNW from Mendoza |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 25 20:58 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 249 km NW from Mendoza |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 17:08 Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 202 km NE from Mendoza |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 12:05 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 183 km N from Mendoza |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:16 Argentina) |
M 3.5 | 132 km W from Mendoza |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:41 Argentina) |
M 3.6 | 34 km W from Mendoza |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 20:27 Argentina) |
M 3.5 | 67 km SE from Mendoza |
| 1 day ago (Mar 24 19:26 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 186 km NNE from Mendoza |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 09:02 Argentina) |
M 3.7 | 272 km WNW from Mendoza |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 06:17 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 201 km N from Mendoza |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:18 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 190 km N from Mendoza |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:13 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 126 km SSW from Mendoza |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:39 Argentina) |
M 4.2 | 178 km NW from Mendoza |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 23:51 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 134 km NNW from Mendoza |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 23:17 Argentina) |
M 2.5 | 102 km WSW from Mendoza |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 16:57 Argentina) |
M 3.0 | 287 km WSW from San Rafael |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 11:11 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 115 km N from Mendoza |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 09:01 Argentina) |
M 2.7 | 231 km WSW from Mendoza |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:36 Argentina) |
M 3.3 | 190 km NNE from Mendoza |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 14:57 Argentina) |
M 2.7 | 252 km W from Mendoza |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 00:23 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 289 km WNW from Mendoza |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 15:54 Argentina) |
M 3.1 | 292 km NW from Mendoza |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 14:49 Argentina) |
M 3.2 | 176 km N from Mendoza |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:29 Argentina) |
M 2.9 | 212 km WSW from Mendoza |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Mendoza
Recent Mendoza Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mendoza. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mendoza and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 06:17PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Coquimbo in Chile.
Mendoza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mendoza, Argentina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 116 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mendoza roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mendoza in 2015. A total of 141 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mendoza that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mendoza in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mendoza during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1095 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 65 | 5.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mendoza
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mendoza occurred on Sep 16, 2015 20:18 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) west-northwest of Mendoza, at a depth of 28 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mendoza in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Aug 16, 1906 20:23, 247 kilometers (153 mi) west-northwest of Mendoza. It is the strongest earthquake near Mendoza in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mendoza, Argentina in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Mendoza.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2015 20:18 (Argentina) |
M 7.0 | 286 km WNW from Mendoza |
| Sep 21, 2015 14:40 (Argentina) |
M 6.6 | 272 km WNW from Mendoza |
| Nov 20, 2016 17:57 (Argentina) |
M 6.4 | 142 km N from Mendoza |
| Jan 18, 2021 23:46 (Argentina) |
M 6.4 | 118 km N from Mendoza |
| Nov 4, 2019 18:53 (Argentina) |
M 6.1 | 267 km WNW from Mendoza |
| Apr 22, 2017 23:36 (Argentina) |
M 6.0 | 299 km W from Mendoza |
| Sep 22, 2015 04:13 (Argentina) |
M 6.0 | 280 km NW from Mendoza |
| Sep 21, 2024 18:24 (Argentina) |
M 6.0 | 213 km ENE from Mendoza |
| Sep 17, 2015 09:14 (Argentina) |
M 5.9 | 259 km W from Mendoza |
| Apr 28, 2017 12:30 (Argentina) |
M 5.9 | 295 km W from Mendoza |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Mendoza
Earthquakes by city in Mendoza
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mendoza, Argentina.
Use this regional Mendoza earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Martín.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mendoza.
When was the last earthquake in Mendoza, Argentina?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mendoza on the morning of March 26, 2025 at 09:18 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-northwest of Mendoza at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mendoza, Argentina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mendoza, Argentina?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mendoza on the evening of August 16, 1906 at 20:23 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza). The center of this earthquake was located 247km west-northwest of Mendoza at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mendoza since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mendoza, Argentina?
In the past 10 years, 1168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mendoza. This averages to 117 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
