Tennessee earthquakes

M4.5 earthquake 5 km S of Greeneville, Tennessee

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 5 km S of Greeneville, Tennessee on Fri, Nov 2, 1928, 11:02 PM GMT-5 (04:02 UTC), 5 km (3 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.5 (lg), light
Local time
UTC
1928-11-03 04:02:49 UTC
Depth
5.0 km (3.1 mi), shallow
Epicenter
36.112° N, 82.828° W
Region
Tennessee
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ushis794. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:57 AM UTC.