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Magnitude 2.0 Quake Rattles Greenback, TN Area
8 Jan
Summary
- A 2.0 magnitude earthquake occurred recently near the Tennessee-North Carolina border.
- The seismic event took place at a depth of 24 kilometers.
- The earthquake was centered 13.4 miles southeast of Greenback, Tennessee.
A minor earthquake, measuring 2.0 on the magnitude scale, was recently detected near the Tennessee-North Carolina border. The United States Geological Survey reported the seismic event occurred on Tuesday at 5:41 p.m. The earthquake originated at a significant depth of 24 kilometers.
The epicenter of the tremor was pinpointed 13.4 miles southeast of Greenback, Tennessee. Additionally, it was located 28.8 miles south southwest of Seymour, Tennessee, a town situated just under two hours from the North Carolina state line.
