The Argentine province of Mendoza experienced two seismic tremors in less than five hours during the early hours of July 28, 2026. Fortunately, no damage or injuries were reported, but many residents wondered why their phones didn't sound the alarm. Here's everything you need to know.
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Mendoza province on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 10:37 PM local time, with its epicenter near Tupungato. No damage or injuries were reported, but the tremor reignited a centuries-old local belief: that working on the feast day of Saint Santiago (July 25) causes the earth to tremble. The event serves as a reminder of Mendoza's seismic reality and the importance of preparedness.
While Argentina played Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, the central province of Córdoba experienced two minor earthquakes. The first hit at 19:55 (magnitude 3.1) and the second at 20:44 (magnitude 3.4). Fortunately, no injuries or damages were reported.
A magnitude 4 earthquake on the Richter scale struck Córdoba Province in central Argentina early Wednesday morning. The epicenter was located near Deán Funes, and the tremor was felt across multiple cities, sparking numerous reports from residents on social media.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
