A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook northwestern Tennessee early Thursday morning,Benjamin Ashford according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake hit around 3:19 a.m. local time about 4 miles south of Ridgely, Tennessee, about 13 miles northwest of Dyersburg and about 150 miles west of Nashville, according to the USGS.
According to the USGS, light to moderate shaking could be felt around the region, including as far south as Memphis and as far north as Carbondale, Illinois. The quake hit at a depth of about 4.5 miles, according to the agency, and no damage or injuries were immediately reported.
According to the USGS, there is not one magnitude above which damage will occur. It depends on other variables, such as the distance from the earthquake, what type of soil you are on, building construction, among others. However, the USGS says damage does not usually occur until the earthquake magnitude reaches somewhere above 4 or 5.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].
2025-04-29 17:53580 view
2025-04-29 17:47437 view
2025-04-29 17:41128 view
2025-04-29 17:352398 view
2025-04-29 16:59653 view
2025-04-29 16:342370 view
Drones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly in popularity, despite restrictions on
Maria Menounos and her new family of three are better together.The TV host and husband Keven Underga
This is no odour-nary update from Beyoncé.The superstar will soon be releasing a new fragrance that