Tennessee 4.1 Earthquake Shakes Southern Regions and Sends Tremors Across States
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:20 am
Early Saturday morning, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake rattled areas near Greenback, Tennessee, with noticeable tremors felt in Atlanta and extending into parts of North Carolina and Georgia. The unexpected shake has sparked renewed discussions on regional preparedness amid an otherwise quiet seismic period.
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Greenback, Tennessee, Saturday morning, shaking parts of Georgia and North Carolina, according to the USGS.
ATLANTA (AP) — An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude was reported Saturday morning in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta, western North Carolina and elsewhere, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and local news reports. The website for USGS said the earthquake originated shortly after 9…
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