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4.1 Magnitude Quake Shakes Tennessee, No Damage Reported

5/10/2025

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A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled southeast of Greenback, Tennessee, on Saturday morning, sending tremors across Georgia and North Carolina. Occurring at 9 a.m. and 15 miles deep, the quake left no injuries or damage in its wake. Fortunately, the USGS indicates a low likelihood of aftershocks in the week ahead.

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A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled southeast of Greenback, Tennessee, on Saturday morning, sending tremors across Georgia and North Carolina. Occurring at 9 a.m. and 15 miles deep, the quake left no injuries or damage in its wake. Fortunately, the USGS indicates a low likelihood of aftershocks in the week ahead.