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M2.3 Depth: 8.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 7 km SSW of Tiptonville, Tennessee (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 16:40:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 7 km SSW of Tiptonville, Tennessee (United States) on August 8, 2025 at 16:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 16:40:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Tennessee
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.32500, -89.51600
Temperature
33.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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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