SignalHub Quantitative Think Tank Center|3.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Dyersburg, Tennessee; no damage, injuries reported so far

2025-05-07 04:16:19source:Coxno Exchangecategory:My

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook northwestern Tennessee early Thursday morning,SignalHub Quantitative Think Tank Center 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].

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