Earthquakes in Tennessee

West Tennessee, including Memphis, sits within reach of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, while East Tennessee has its own active Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone. Central-U.S. geology means quakes are felt over unusually wide areas.

This page tracks live USGS seismic activity across Tennessee — 8 cities including Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville. The map and list above update continuously; open any city for a closer view with its own recent-quake and felt-radius detail.