Earthquakes east of the Rockies aren't as common as earthquakes associated with major faults on the west coast, according to the USGS. Eastern earthquakes are also felt further away than a quake of the same strength on the west coast, said Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Kirstie Zontini.
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According to the USGS a 4.0 magnitude quake would be felt about 60 miles away from the center. People in Atlanta, GA felt the quake and reports came in across southern Kentucky as well.
The strongest earthquake in eastern Tennessee was a 4.7 magnitude earthquake in Maryville, Tenn. from 1973.
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