2.3
Earthquake Details: 5 km E of Scotts Hill, Tennessee, United States
Feb 16, 2026, 22:31:21
- Depth
- 11.49 km
- Felt reports
- 2
Source: USGSUpdated: Feb 17, 2026, 06:51 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred on Feb 16, 2026 at 22:31:21. Epicenter: 5 km E of Scotts Hill, Tennessee, United States. Reported depth: 11.49 km.
Status: Reviewed
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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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Agency measurements
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- USGSmd 2.26
se60505018
- Depth:
- 11.49 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Feb 17, 2026, 06:51 PM UTC
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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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Feb 17, 2026, 18:51 UTC.
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