4.1-magnitude earthquake rattles Tennessee and southern US

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake shook parts of southern Tennessee and Georgia on Saturday morning, waking families across the region. No injuries or major damage were reported at the time. The epicenter was near Greenback, about 30 miles south of Knoxville, with over 23,000 reports from residents within an hour. Residents in Braselton, Georgia, and Knoxville experienced shaking, with some recalling unusual feelings like the sudden rumble that shook their homes or a nearby ceiling fan. A 5% chance of another moderate earthquake was noted in the following week. Historical context shows a strong seismic history, including notable tremors near Knoxville and Decatur in recent decades.