A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled parts of Eastern Tennessee on Saturday morning, with its epicenter located approximately 13 miles northeast of Greenback and about 30 miles south of Knoxville, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake struck at 9:04 a.m. local time (13:04:20 UTC) at a depth of 25 kilometers (15.5 miles). It was initially reported as a magnitude 3.5 event, but the USGS later upgraded it to 4.1 based on further data analysis.
Initially reported as a 3.5, the earthquake was later upgraded to magnitude 4.1 by the USGS.
Residents from Maryville, Knoxville, Athens, and as far as Asheville, North Carolina, and parts of Georgia reported feeling the tremor. The USGS Community Internet Intensity Map recorded 295 responses, with the highest shaking intensity reaching Level VI (Strong) in some areas.
Fortunately, no injuries or significant property damage have been reported. Emergency management officials have not issued alerts but recommend staying prepared for possible aftershocks.
Eastern Tennessee lies within the Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone, one of the most active in the southeastern United States, known for infrequent but felt earthquakes.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (Event ID: se60605931)
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