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M1.7 Depth: 15.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Kincaid, Tennessee (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 21:43:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Kincaid, Tennessee (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 21:43:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Tennessee
City
Kincaid
County
Monroe County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.56450, -84.27450
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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