Earthquakes in Tennessee
Recent Activity, Faults & Risk Assessment
Avg. Earthquakes/Year
120
Known Fault Lines
2
Cities Monitored
1
Insurance Available
Yes
Recent Earthquakes in Tennessee
Auto-updates every 60sFault Lines in Tennessee
New Madrid Seismic Zone
intraplate — 240 km
Reelfoot Rift
intraplate — 300 km
Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone
Cities at Risk in Tennessee
Earthquake Insurance in Tennessee
Western Tennessee in the New Madrid zone has significant risk; earthquake insurance recommended
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Data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program