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M4.1 Depth: 19.4 km

M4.1 Earthquake near EASTERN TENNESSEE (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 13:04:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 10, 2025 at 13:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near EASTERN TENNESSEE (United States). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 224 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-10 13:04:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Tennessee
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.54610, -83.97390
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.4 km
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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