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1861 Mendoza earthquake

1861 CE · Argentina, South America · Disaster

1861 Mendoza earthquake
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The 1861 Mendoza earthquake occurred in the province of Mendoza, Argentina on 20 March at 11:30 PM. It had an estimated magnitude of 7. 2 on the Ms scale and an intensity of IX–X on the Mercalli scale. Its hypocenter was located at an estimated depth of 30 kilometres (19 mi).

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