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M2.1 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 0 km N of Greenback, Tennessee (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 17:59:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 6, 2025 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 0 km N of Greenback, Tennessee (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 213 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-06 17:59:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Tennessee
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.66933, -84.17383
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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