3.8 magnitude earthquake reported near Tennessee-Kentucky border

Posted: Jan 20, 2020 / 01:48 PM CST / Updated: Jan 21, 2020 / 04:36 AM CST

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported Monday afternoon in East Tennessee near the Kentucky line.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was recorded around 2:12 p.m. eastern time, just east of Fincastle in Campbell County.

The @USGS has reported a preliminary 3.6 earthquake in Campbell County. If you'd like to learn more and report that you felt it: https://t.co/7dmQ9fT1fN
— NWS Morristown (@NWSMorristown) January 20, 2020

The earthquake, with a depth of about 35 kilometers, was initially determined to be a 3.6-magnitude, but upon further review, the USGS readjusted that to a 3.8.

There were no initial reports of damage or injuries.

Video Courtesy: Shayla Carroll in Irvine, Kentucky

This was the second earthquake recorded near Fincastle in two days. A 2.0-magnitude earthquake was reported in the same area around 5:19 a.m. Sunday.