NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Residents of some Middle Tennessee counties have reported feeling the 4.1 earthquake that shook the state's eastern region Saturday morning.

Just after 9 a.m., the United States Geological Survey confirmed that a 4.1 magnitude earthquake was detected in Blount County, near the North Carolina state line, and could be felt as far as Atlanta, Georgia. The earthquake's depth was measured to be about 15.5 miles below the surface.

According to the USGS, in the eastern United States, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake can often be felt in places as far as 60 miles from its epicenter. Some parts of Middle Tennessee reported feeling shaking from over a hundred miles away.

Central View Volunteer Fire Department in Sparta said the earthquake was felt in White County, which is located approximately 126 miles from Blount County.

The Putnam County Emergency Management Agency said shaking was reported in the area, though no damage was reported.

News 2 viewers in DeKalb and Warren counties also reported feeling the earthquake.

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has asked residents to report any earthquake-related damage to their local emergency management agency, which can be found here.

Additionally, the USGS website is collecting data from those who felt the earthquake. Follow the link here.

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