1995 Marathon earthquake
Striking on April 14, 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.[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]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Earthquake Information for 1995". earthquake.usgs.gov. 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[]
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
Coordinates: 30°21′29″N 103°39′36″W / 30.35806°N 103.66000°W
Categories:
- 1995 earthquakes
- 1995 in Texas
- Earthquakes in Texas
- April 1995 events in the United States