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4.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Tennessee, felt in Ohio

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TENNESSEE — A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was reported in eastern Tennessee just after 9 a.m.

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the earthquake happened in Greenback, Tennessee.

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Greenback is approximately 332 miles away from Dayton, Ohio.

USGS maps show that some people in Ohio felt this earthquake.

Ohioans in the following areas reported feeling the earthquake:

  • Cincinnati, Hamilton County
  • Ashville, Pickaway County
  • Nelsonville, Athens County
  • New Lexington, Perry County
  • Columbus, Franklin County
  • Powell, Delaware County
  • New Richmond, Clermont County
  • Ripley, Brown County
  • Portsmouth, Scioto County

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