Argentina: Magnitude-4.9 earthquake occurs near Mendoza June 23

Event

A magnitude-4.9 earthquake occurred west of the city of Mendoza at around 20:20 June 23. The epicenter was approximately 27 km (17 miles) west of Mendoza and 157 km (98 miles) northeast of Santiago, Chile. The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 10 km (6 miles) and mild shaking was probably felt in the Mendoza and San Juan provinces of Argentina, and the Valparaiso and Santiago Metropolitan regions of Chile. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties; significant damage is unlikely. Light aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in areas where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity.