Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Hits 18 Miles East of Jackson SwNOW News February 26, 2016 JACKSON — According to the United States Geological Service a magnitude 4.1 earthquake has been recorded 18 miles east of Jackson at a depth of 3.1 miles. The quake hit at around 4:00 p.m. If you felt the quake report it here. UPDATES AS WE GET THEM.Advertisement - Story continues below...