Petros, TN – A minor earthquake was recorded early Monday morning in East Tennessee, with shaking reported near the Knoxville region.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake measured a magnitude of 2.5 and occurred at approximately 5:58 a.m. UTC on Monday, April 20, 2026. The epicenter was located about 8 kilometers north-northeast of Petros, Tennessee, at a depth of roughly 4.6 kilometers.
Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically considered minor and are often not felt by many people, though some residents near the epicenter may have noticed slight vibrations.
The quake occurred in a region that experiences occasional low-level seismic activity, though significant damage from events of this size is highly unlikely. There have been no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.
Petros is located in Morgan County, northwest of Knoxville in eastern Tennessee. The broader Knoxville metro area may have experienced light tremors depending on proximity to the epicenter.
Seismologists continue to monitor activity in the region, but no aftershocks or additional events have been confirmed at this time.
Residents who felt the shaking are encouraged to report their experience to help improve earthquake tracking and data collection.
