Striking on April 13, 1995, the 1995 Marathon earthquake was recorded at moment magnitude of 5.7. It rattled buildings near the epicenter.
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| UTC time | 1995-04-14 00:32:56 |
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| ISC event | 109176 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 13 April 1995 |
| Local time | 19:32 CDT |
| Magnitude | 5.7 Mw |
| Depth | 17.8 km (11 mi) |
| Epicenter | 30°17′06″N 103°20′49″E / 30.285°N 103.347°E |
| Areas affected | Texas, United States |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Casualties | 2 injured |
Geography
editThe earthquake struck western Texas with magnitude 5.7 force. It was the 3rd largest earthquake in the United States in 1995.[1] The epicenter was probably in Alpine.[2]
Damage and casualties
editNot a particularly damaging earthquake, the event caused two direct injuries. Both were slight.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Earthquake Information for 1995". United States Geological Survey. Archived from the original on 2015-11-18. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
- ^ a b "Significant Earthquakes of the World: 1995". United States Geological Survey. July 16, 2008. Archived from the original on June 8, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2009.
External links
edit- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.