Latest Earthquakes near Oak Ridge

Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Updated: 22:33

Most Recent

5 days ago
2.1
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee · 7 km WNW
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Oak Ridge Activity Report

M1.5+
Past 24 Hours0
Past 7 Days1
Past 30 Days7
Past 365 Days74

Largest recorded earthquakes

Past 24 HoursNo events
2.1
Past 7 DaysView
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee · 7 km WNW
2.4
Past 30 DaysView
Huntsville, Tennessee · 11 km NW
2.6
Past 365 DaysView
Middlesboro, Kentucky · 11 km SW

Filtered Statistics

Total earthquakes
3
2.4
Largest MagnitudeView
Huntsville, Tennessee · 11 km NW
Significant
0
2.1
Most Recent5 days ago
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Pigeon Forge, Tennessee · 7 km WNW
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 3Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0

Filtered Statistics

3 events
2.1
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee · 7 km WNW
11/9/202600:0322 km deepView
2.1
Rockford, Tennessee · 6 km NNE
11/5/202619:5519 km deepView
2.4
Huntsville, Tennessee · 11 km NW
10/30/202605:5414 km deepView

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Common Questions about Earthquakes near Oak Ridge

How often are earthquakes recorded in the Oak Ridge area?

In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in the area within 100 km of Oak Ridge was 1. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

When was the last earthquake near Oak Ridge?

The most recent recorded earthquake in the area within 100 km of Oak Ridge had a magnitude of 2.1 and occurred on November 8, 2026 at 07:03 PM EST.

How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Oak Ridge area?

Among the available records for the area within 100 km of Oak Ridge, the largest earthquake in the past 365 days had a magnitude of 2.6. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.

How far back does the earthquake data go?

The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.

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