Ruins in the Plaza Pedro del Castillo in the city of Mendoza after the 1861 earthquake. | |
Fault | Cal Fault |
Type | Thrust fault |
Areas affected | Argentina, Mendoza Province |
Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
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