M2.0 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 4 km NNW of Ridgely, Tennessee

UTC time: 2026-03-25 17:00:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 25, 2026 at 17:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 4 km NNW of Ridgely, Tennessee. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 17:00:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.30333, -89.51233
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 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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