Marquez crater

Marquez crater
Marquez crater

Location of Marquez crater in Texas

Impact crater/structure
Diameter 12.7 km (8 mi)
Age 58 ± 2 million years
Exposed No
Drilled Yes
Location
Location Marquez, Texas, United States
Coordinates 31°17′N 96°18′W / 31.283°N 96.300°W / 31.283; -96.300Coordinates: 31°17′N 96°18′W / 31.283°N 96.300°W / 31.283; -96.300
Country United States
State Texas
District Leon County, TX
Access State Highway 7

Marquez crater is a meteorite crater located in Leon County, Texas near the small town of Marquez about 177 km (110 mi) northeast of Austin, Texas, United States.[1]

It is 12.7 km (8 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be 58 ± 2 million years (Paleocene). The crater is not exposed at the surface.

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