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.