Earthquakes in Mendoza
Was there a quake? The latest earthquake near Mendoza, the map of the last 30 days and what to do before, during and after.
Latest earthquake
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Sources: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) · National Institute for Seismic Prevention (INPRES)
Last 30 days
Map of earthquakes near Mendoza
Earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km of Mendoza City. The bigger the circle, the stronger the quake.
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- 3 to 4
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- 5 or more
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Data from the USGS (public domain) and INPRES. Newly detected earthquakes are preliminary: the magnitude and location may change once a seismologist reviews them.
Prevention
What to do before, during and after an earthquake
Mendoza is a seismic zone: the ground shakes often and you almost never feel it. Being prepared costs nothing and helps a lot on the day it matters.
Before
- Make an emergency plan with your family: where you'll meet and who picks up the kids.
- Find the safe spots at home and at work (columns, beams, under a sturdy table) and keep the exits clear.
- Know where to shut off the gas, water and power, and who does it.
- Keep a flashlight, a battery radio, a first-aid kit and water at hand.
- Check that doors and gates open properly and secure tall furniture and anything that could fall.
During
- Stay calm and follow the emergency plan.
- Stay away from windows, shelves and anything that could fall.
- Don't go out onto balconies and don't use the elevator.
- In a crowded place (supermarket, cinema, church), stay where you are, protect yourself and don't rush to the exit.
- Help anyone who needs it.
After
- Check for injured people and give first aid. Help may take a while to arrive.
- Don't walk barefoot or in the dark; use flashlights, not matches or candles, and don't touch light switches.
- Check for gas, water or electrical leaks.
- Only use the phone for emergencies so the lines don't get jammed.
- Stay informed through official channels, don't spread rumors and follow Civil Defense instructions.
- If the building was damaged, have a professional inspect it before using it again.
Source: recommendations from Argentina's National Institute for Seismic Prevention (INPRES). See the official recommendations