an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 was recorded this Sunday afternoon in Mendoza, with an epicenter about 6 kilometers southeast of the town of Ugartecheaccording to data provided by the National Institute for Seismic Prevention (Inpres).
The earthquake reached grade III in Modified Mercalli Intensity – which implies that it is perceived by some people at rest – in the areas of Ugarteche, Rivadavia, Luján de Cuyo, Ciudad de Mendoza and Tunuyán.
Its epicenter was located about 6 kilometers southeast of the town of Ugarteche, belonging to the department of Luján de Cuyo, adds the official information.
In social networks, some Mendoza who came to feel the slight movement made mention of Patron Santiago, who is commemorated this Monday in the province of Cuyo and, according to popular belief, is the protector of “earthquakes.”
