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M2.3 Depth: 23.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near EASTERN TENNESSEE

UTC time: 2026-04-28 16:26:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TENNESSEE on April 28, 2026 at 16:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
23.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 16:26:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.82880, -83.54450
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.6 km
Shallow
23.6 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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