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.
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.
Dec 13, 2024 08:38PM
On Friday Evening a Strong M6.4 Earthquake struck near Talca in Chile.
Nov 26, 2024 09:33AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning near Ovalle in Chile.
Oct 20, 2024 07:59PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck near San Juan in Argentina.
Mendoza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1165 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 | 1090 | 93.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 66 | 5.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.69% |
| 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 124 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.
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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Mendoza on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 13:16 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza). The center of this earthquake was located 179km north of Mendoza at a depth of 24km 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, 1165 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.
