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1995 Marathon earthquake

Earthquake in Texas, United States

Summary

Earthquake in Texas, United States

FieldValue
name1995 Marathon earthquake
depth17.8 km
casualties2 injured
intensity
affectedTexas, United States
magnitude5.7
local-time19:32 CDT
local-date13 April 1995
anss-urlusp0006vmm
isc-event109176
timestamp1995-04-14 00:32:56
map2{{Location map+Texaswidth=260float=noneborder=nonerelief=yescaption=places=
{{Location map~Texaslat30.285long=-103.347mark=Bullseye1.pngmarksize=50position=toplabel=}}
location

| local-time = 19:32 CDT | local-date = 13 April 1995 | anss-url = usp0006vmm | isc-event = 109176

Striking on April 13, 1995, the 1995 Marathon earthquake was recorded at moment magnitude of 5.7. It rattled buildings near the epicenter.

Geography

The earthquake struck western Texas with magnitude 5.7 force. It was the 3rd largest earthquake in the United States in 1995. The epicenter was probably in Alpine.

Damage and casualties

Not a particularly damaging earthquake, the event caused two direct injuries. Both were slight.

References

References

  1. "Earthquake Information for 1995". United States Geological Survey.
  2. (July 16, 2008). "Significant Earthquakes of the World: 1995". United States Geological Survey.
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