Will there be an aftershock? Check the prediction

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Will there be an aftershock? Check the prediction

It is possible the Southeast will feel an earthquake aftershock in the coming days, according to a U.S. Geological Survey report.

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake that originated near Knoxville the morning of May 10 could be felt as far away as the Carolinas and Atlanta, Georgia.

To understand the scale of that quake, the universal magnitude scale shows earthquakes as minor as 2.5 can be felt in a community. Building damage usually starts at 5.5 magnitude, according to

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Here’s how the U.S. Geological Survey aftershock predictions break down for this latest earthquake:

15% chance of a 3.0 and above aftershock within a day

23% chance of a 3.0 and above aftershock within a week

30% chance of a 3.0 and above aftershock within a month

41% chance of a 3.0 and above aftershock within a year

An earthquake jolted East Tennessee Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. This map shows the area of the earthquake on May 10, 2025.

The spot where the aftershock is likely to occur is limited and centered on the Greenback, where the May 10 earthquake occurred. Aftershocks are smaller than the original earthquake.

“As a general rule, aftershocks represent minor readjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the mainshock. The frequency of these aftershocks decreases with time,” the U.S. Geological Survey explains.

This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel:

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