North Alabama Experiences 1st Earthquake of 2023

(WHNT) – North Alabama experienced its first earthquake of 2023 early Wednesday morning.

Here in the Tennessee Valley, earthquakes don’t occur every day but they are certainly not uncommon. The majority of the time, when an earthquake happens here, the magnitude is low and not felt. 

This was the case Wednesday morning when a 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred around 6 a.m. in Winston County. The epicenter was located eight miles north of Double Springs and the depth was 4 miles.

North Alabama’s Strongest Earthquake:

This strong earthquake had a 4.6 magnitude and was detected 5 miles south of Valley Head. The epicenter was located near the DeSoto State Park but was felt across much of the southeast United States. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), approximately 17,000 individuals reported feeling the quake.

Minimal damage was reported near the Fort Payne and Valley Head communities. This limited damage included a…