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Earthquake Devastation
- When
- 20 March 1861
- Where
- Provincial capital
A severe earthquake struck Mendoza on 20 March 1861, killing at least 5,000 people and devastating the provincial capital.
The earthquake occurred at 11:30 PM on 20 March 1861 in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. It devastated the provincial capital, causing significant destruction and resulting in a death toll of at least 5,000 people.
Sources
- 1861 Mendoza earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
- Mendoza, Argentina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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