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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UTC time | 1861-03-20 |
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Local date | March 20, 1861 (1861-03-20) |
Local time | 11:30 PM |
Magnitude | 7.2 Ms |
Depth | 30 km (19 mi) |
Epicenter | 32.54°S 68.54°W / -32.54; -68.54[1] |
Fault | Cal Fault[2] |
Type | Thrust fault[2] |
Areas affected | Argentina, Mendoza Province |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
Landslides | yes |
Casualties | 6,000–12,000[3] |
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