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4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Eastern Tennessee, Felt Across Multiple States

The shallow quake, centered near Greenback, Tennessee, marks the region's most significant seismic event since 2018 with no reported injuries or damage.

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An earthquake has rattled the southeast Saturday morning.
A minor earthquake was reported in parts of Knoxville and Farragut early Saturday morning.
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Overview

  • A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Greenback, Tennessee, at 9:04 a.m. EDT on May 10, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
  • The quake, initially reported as a 3.5 magnitude, was later upgraded and classified as shallow, occurring 15 miles below the surface.
  • Tremors were felt hundreds of miles from the epicenter, reaching areas in North Georgia, North Carolina, and as far as Atlanta and Asheville.
  • Authorities, including the Tennessee Department of Transportation, have confirmed no injuries or structural damage but are conducting precautionary infrastructure assessments.
  • This is the first earthquake of magnitude 4.0 or greater in Tennessee since 2018 and one of only seven such events recorded in the state since 1900.