Tennessee spans two active areas: the New Madrid zone in the west and the Eastern Tennessee seismic zone, one of the busiest in the eastern US. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Tennessee - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in Tennessee, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in Tennessee
No recent earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Tennessee right now. Activity can begin at any time - get instant alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Did people in Tennessee feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Tennessee in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Tennessee: frequently asked questions
Does Tennessee get earthquakes?
Tennessee spans two active areas: the New Madrid zone in the west and the Eastern Tennessee seismic zone, one of the busiest in the eastern US. While there are no significant earthquakes in the QuakeMate feed for Tennessee right now, activity can begin at any time.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Tennessee?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Tennessee on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Tennessee?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Tennessee, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Tennessee
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby states
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.