United States – Tennessee

This page summarizes earthquakes in Tennessee (United States). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M2.3 earthquake near Polk County on 2026-07-30 10:34:29 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Tennessee

Tennessee, officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the…

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
6
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.4
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.09
Avg depth (last 30 days)
11 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Tennessee recorded 20 earthquakes within United States. The average magnitude was M2.04. The strongest event reached M2.6.

Located on the North America Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
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Earthquakes in Tennessee (last 30 days)