Tremors from an earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude in Tennessee on Saturday morning could be felt in Atlanta and western North Carolina, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and local news reports.
The earthquake originated shortly after 9 a.m. EDT, said USGS, located about 12 miles (20 kilometers) from Greenback, Tennessee. That’s about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Knoxville. No injuries or major damage have been reported as of Saturday afternoon.
