Striking on April 13, 1995, the 1995 Marathon earthquake was recorded at moment magnitude of 5.7. It rattled buildings near the epicenter.
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 |
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]
Not a particularly damaging earthquake, the event caused two direct injuries. Both were slight.[2]
30°21′29″N 103°39′36″W / 30.35806°N 103.66000°W