1995 Marathon earthquake

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UTCtime1995-04-14 00:32:56
ISCevent109176
USGS-ANSSComCat
Localdate13 April 1995
1995 Marathon earthquake
1995 Marathon earthquake is located in Texas
1995 Marathon earthquake
UTC time1995-04-14 00:32:56
ISC event109176
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date13 April 1995
Local time19:32 CDT
Magnitude5.7 Mw
Depth17.8 km (11 mi)
Epicenter30°17′06″N 103°20′49″E / 30.285°N 103.347°E / 30.285; 103.347
Areas affectedTexas, United States
Max. intensityMMI VII (Very strong)
Casualties2 injured

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

The 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

Not a particularly damaging earthquake, the event caused two direct injuries. Both were slight.[2]

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