The largest earthquake in Tennessee occurred on December 16, 1811, near New Madrid, with an estimated magnitude of 7.5 to 7.9. This earthquake was part of a series of powerful tremors that struck the New Madrid Seismic Zone, significantly affecting the region. It caused extensive damage and is one of the most significant seismic events in U.S. history, though its epicenter was technically just outside Tennessee, it had widespread effects in the state.
The largest earth quake measured 9.5 in Chilli.
The last significant earthquake in Tennessee occurred on December 12, 2020, with a magnitude of 3.8. It was centered near Vonore, which is in the eastern part of the state.
The largest earthquakes ever was the Valdivia earthquake in Chile in 1960 with a magnitude of 9.5. The second largest was the Alaska earthquake in 1964 with a magnitude of 9.2.
The largest earthquake on record was a magnitude 9.5 on May 22, 1960. of the coast of Chile. The City of Valdivia was worst hit. The earthquake also generated a tsunami that struck portions of Hawaii, Japan, and Australia.
The largest earthquake in Tennessee occurred on December 16, 1811, near New Madrid, with an estimated magnitude of 7.5 to 7.9. This earthquake was part of a series of powerful tremors that struck the New Madrid Seismic Zone, significantly affecting the region. It caused extensive damage and is one of the most significant seismic events in U.S. history, though its epicenter was technically just outside Tennessee, it had widespread effects in the state.
Tennessee is the 36th largest state by area and the 17th largest by population.
The largest earthquake fault is San Andreas fault.
Tennessee is a state. The largest city is Nashville.
Actually, the largest recorded earthquake goes to Chile in 1960 with a 9.5 magnitude earthquake.
The Great Chilean Earthquake
Memphis, Tennessee is the largest in southwest Tennessee and all of Tennessee.
Knoxville and Chattanooga are the largest cities in eastern Tennessee.
The largest earthquake in the world was the 1960 Voldivic earthquake. It was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded. It rated 9.5 on the magnitude scale. It occurred in the afternoon.
The largest earth quake measured 9.5 in Chilli.
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Nashville is in Tennessee. Nashville is the largest city in Tennessee and the state's capital city.