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M1.8 Depth: 6.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 4 km NW of Ridgely, Tennessee (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-14 20:49:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 14, 2025 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 4 km NW of Ridgely, Tennessee (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 161 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-14 20:49:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Tennessee
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.29100, -89.52233
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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