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Posted on November 14, 2025
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A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit Groningen, Netherlands, due to past gas production. No injuries were reported, but seismic risks remain.
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit the Groningen region in the north of the Netherlands early on Friday, Dutch meteorology institute KNMI said.
No injuries were reported.
The quake was the most severe in years to hit Groningen, where decades of gas production have led to dozens of minor tremors every year.
Production at what was once one of Europe's major natural gas fields was permanently halted two years ago to limit the seismic activity that has damaged thousands of buildings over the years.
The end of production is expected to limit the risk of severe quakes in the future, but it will probably take decades for seismic activity to completely subside, Dutch mining authority SodM said on Friday.
(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Kate Mayberry)
Seismic activity refers to the frequency and intensity of earthquakes and tremors in a specific area. It is often measured using a seismometer and can indicate geological stability or instability.
Natural gas is a fossil fuel primarily composed of methane. It is used as an energy source for heating, electricity generation, and as a raw material in various industrial processes.
Sustainability refers to the ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It encompasses environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere. This release can occur due to tectonic plate movements.
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