A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was felt across the Argentine province of Mendoza on Tuesday, according to local news reports. The tremor occurred near Tupungato, a town in the Valle de Uco region, and was widely reported by residents in multiple areas of the province.
Diario El Sol Mendoza reported that a strong tremor was felt in the provincial capital and surrounding areas. Los Andes confirmed the quake’s magnitude as 4.8, while Mendoza Post and Diario NDI also covered the event, noting it was felt strongly in Tupungato. Sitio Andino added that the shaking was particularly noticeable in the Valle de Uco and extended to other parts of Mendoza.
The earthquake struck early on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 01:52 GMT, according to the timestamp on Diario El Sol Mendoza’s report. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been published by the outlets listed.
Residents in seismically active regions like Mendoza are advised to stay alert for potential aftershocks.
