An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee

An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee

An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta, Georgia, and western North Carolina

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
5/5
Bias Level
5/5
Analysis Summary:

The article is highly accurate, with all key claims verified by multiple reliable sources. The preliminary magnitude of the earthquake, its location in Tennessee, and the fact that it was felt in Atlanta and western North Carolina are all confirmed. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee.
    • Verification Source #1: Supports.
    • Verification Source #2: Supports.
    • Verification Source #3: Supports.
    • Verification Source #4: Supports.
    • Verification Source #5: Supports.
  • Claim:** The earthquake was felt in Atlanta, Georgia.
    • Verification Source #1: Supports.
    • Verification Source #2: Supports.
    • Verification Source #3: Supports.
    • Verification Source #5: Supports.
  • Claim:** The earthquake was felt in western North Carolina.
    • Verification Source #3: Supports.
  • Claim:** The epicenter was about 30 miles southwest of Knoxville, Tenn.
    • Verification Source #4: Supports.
  • Claim:** The epicenter is reported to be out of Blount County.
    • Verification Source #5: Supports.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Agreement:** All sources agree on the 4.1 preliminary magnitude and the location in Tennessee. `Verification Source #1`, `Verification Source #2`, `Verification Source #3`, `Verification Source #4`, and `Verification Source #5`.
  • Agreement:** Most sources confirm that the earthquake was felt in Atlanta, Georgia. `Verification Source #1`, `Verification Source #2`, `Verification Source #3`, and `Verification Source #5`.
  • Agreement:** `Verification Source #3` confirms the earthquake was felt in western North Carolina.
  • Agreement:** `Verification Source #4` and `Verification Source #5` provide more specific location details about the epicenter.
  • Lack of Coverage:** Not all sources mention western North Carolina.