Latest earthquakes near Mendoza 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.
Jan 8, 2026 11:14AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near San Juan in Argentina on Thursday Morning.
Mendoza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1094 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mendoza in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 109 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 2017. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mendoza that year. The strongest had a 6 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 | 1034 | 94.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 5.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jan 18, 2021 23:46 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) north of Mendoza, at a depth of 21 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) north of Mendoza. It is the strongest earthquake near Mendoza in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mendoza 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Mendoza
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mendoza. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mendoza.
When was the last earthquake in Mendoza?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mendoza on the afternoon of January 19, 2026 at 17:03 local time (America/Argentina/Mendoza). The center of this earthquake was located 151km north of Mendoza at a depth of 90km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mendoza in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mendoza?
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?
In the past 10 years, 1094 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mendoza. This averages to 109 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
