EARTHQUAKE IN TENNESSEE

May 11 2025WEATHER

Earthquake Shakes the South: What Happened and Why?

The South was shaken up on a Saturday morning. A 4. 1-magnitude earthquake hit Tennessee. It was strong enough to be felt in Atlanta, Georgia. No one was hurt, and there was no major damage. The earthquake happened about 12 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, which is about 30 miles south of Knoxville. The earthquake was felt in several states, including Georgia an...

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May 10 2025SCIENCE

Earth Shakes Up Tennessee and Georgia

The ground shook in parts of Tennessee and Georgia on a Saturday morning. This was due to an earthquake with an initial strength of 4. 1. The center of this earthquake was just outside of Greenback, Tennessee. This is a small town with around 1, 000 residents. The tremors were felt as far away as Atlanta, Georgia. This shows how far-reaching the effects of an earthqu...

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