4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tennessee and Surrounding States

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4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tennessee and Surrounding States

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4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tennessee and Surrounding States

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A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit Tennessee and parts of Georgia early Saturday.
The quake's epicenter was about 13 miles from Greenback, TN, south of Knoxville.
People in multiple states, including Georgia and North Carolina, reported feeling tremors.
No significant damage or injuries have been reported so far.
Potential aftershocks may follow the initial quake.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday morning, centered just south of Greenback, Tennessee, approximately 30 miles south of Knoxville, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) India Times, CBS News, and Newsweek.

The temblor occurred around 9 a.m. local time, and reports from residents stretched from Nashville to Atlanta, indicating the widespread impact of the quake. The USGS initially rated it at 3.5 before confirming the 4.1 magnitude CBS News and Newsweek. No significant damage or injuries were reported following the quake.

Seismic activity was felt as far away as parts of Alabama and North Carolina, with residents taking to social media to share their experiences India Times and Newsweek. The quake struck at a depth of around 15 miles, and authorities have cautioned that aftershocks may occur in the following days.