SMALL EARTHQUAKE TAKES PLACE IN LOUDON COUNTY
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was confirmed in Lenoir City this morning around 6 a.m. (Sunday, June 25, 2017). The United States Geological Survey said it spanned a radius of 9.8 kilometers or about 6 miles. No damage or injuries were reported because of the earthquake. Earthquakes of this magnitude are usually felt, but are not frequently associated with any serious damage.