A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck east Tennessee on the morning of May 10, causing shaking that was felt in several states across the Southeast, according to federal data. The quake occurred near Greenback, approximately 30 miles southwest of Knoxville, at 9:04 a.m. Reports of light shaking were received from the Knoxville area as well as parts of the Carolinas, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, and Virginia, based on early information from the U.S. Geological Survey. Michigan Technological University notes that earthquakes of this magnitude are typically felt but result in only minor damage. The Knoxville Fire Department and Police Department reported no damage following the quake. Tennessee experiences frequent earthquakes, with 21 of lesser magnitudes recorded in the past 30 days and only three exceeding a magnitude of 3.0 in the past year, as per USGS data. If you felt the quake, you can report it to the USGS to help track its impact on the region. The intensity of earthquakes varies based on magnitude, ranging from not generally felt below 2.5 to massive damage at 8.0 or greater.
