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Blake said the East Tennessee Seismic Zone and the New Madrid Seismic Zone in West Tennessee could produce a destructive earthquake at any time.

Is Tennessee in a seismic zone? Tennessee is in two seismic zones: the East Tennessee zone and the New Madrid zone. There were 177 earthquakes in Tennessee in 2024, according to USGS data.

At least two earthquakes were felt in Kentucky less than 24 hours apart, according to reports from the United States Geological Survey.

On Feb. 7, 1812, there was perhaps the most notable of three large earthquakes that shook the New Madrid seismic zone that winter. The shaking was felt locally in St. Louis and forever changed the … ...

Earthquake Awareness Month serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of preparedness, especially for Arkansans living within the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ).

Poverty, job loss and high insurance costs have led to a lack of earthquake insurance in New Madrid, Missouri — a town with a big fault and bigger problems.

Earthquakes are New Madrid’s claim to fame, but it’s the last thing on residents’ minds January 25, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. by Missouri News Network , Harshawn Ratanpal and Ezra Bitterman ...

Despite seismic threat, residents prioritize immediate economic struggles over insurance coverage. Only 11% have earthquake coverage in the region, compared to 60% in 2000.