2.3
Earthquake Details: 5 km E of Scotts Hill, Tennessee
Feb 16, 2026, 22:31:21
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred near 5 km E of Scotts Hill, Tennessee on Feb 16, 2026 at 22:31:21. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 11.49 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth11.49 km
Significance79
Latitude35.5087
Longitude-88.1837
Event IDse60505018
Magnitude2.3
Updated:Feb 17, 2026, 18:51:46 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Feb 16, 2026, 16:31:21 CST
- UTC
- Feb 16, 2026, 22:31:21 UTC
11.49 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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