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1920 Mendoza earthquake
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1920 Mendoza earthquake yes 1920-12-17 19:00:04 912690 iscgem912690 December 17, 1920 15:00:04 Argentina 6.0 w y 40 km mi us on VIII 32.41 S 68.24 W region:AR_type:event inline,title Mendoza, Argentina 200 dead
The 1920 Mendoza earthquake took place in the province of Mendoza, Argentina, on 17 December at 15:00:04 local time;. It measured magnitude 6.0, and its epicenter was at 32 42 S 68 24 W, with a depth of 40 km.
The earthquake was felt with grade VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale. It affected the provincial capital Mendoza, and caused material damage and numerous fatalities in several towns 30 km on to the northeast.
See also
1782 Mendoza earthquake
List of earthquakes in 1920
List of earthquakes in Argentina
List of historical earthquakes
References
es Instituto Nacional de Prevención Sísmica. Listado de Terremotos Históricos.
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Mendoza, 1920
Category:December 1920 in South America
Category:1920 in Argentina