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. Below is a live earthquake map and list of recent earthquakes 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
Show the full list of 1 recent earthquakes
Earthquakes in Tennessee: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Tennessee today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Tennessee in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Tennessee yesterday?
0 earthquakes were recorded in or near Tennessee in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Tennessee this week (last 7 days)?
There have been 0 earthquakes recorded in or near Tennessee in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Tennessee in the last 30 days?
1 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Tennessee in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 2.2.
Does Tennessee get earthquakes?
Yes. 1 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Tennessee in the last 30 days. 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.
What was the most recent earthquake in Tennessee?
The most recent earthquake in Tennessee was a magnitude 2.2 event near TENNESSEE at a depth of 4 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in Tennessee recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Tennessee was magnitude 2.2 near TENNESSEE. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above.
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.