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3.4 Magnitude Quake Shocks Groningen, Induced by Gas Extraction

11/14/2025

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A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Groningen province, Netherlands, at 1:16 a.m. on November 14, 2025, near Zeerijp, 10 kilometers west of Delfzijl.
The quake was felt across the province and startled residents.
An aftershock of magnitude 2 occurred at 6:39 a.m.
The Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (KNMI) said the earthquake was induced by gas extraction, noting fields closed over two years ago.
Despite closures, subsurface tension can still trigger earthquakes.

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A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Groningen province, Netherlands, at 1:16 a.m. on November 14, 2025, near Zeerijp, 10 kilometers west of Delfzijl.
The quake was felt across the province and startled residents.
An aftershock of magnitude 2 occurred at 6:39 a.m.
The Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (KNMI) said the earthquake was induced by gas extraction, noting fields closed over two years ago.
Despite closures, subsurface tension can still trigger earthquakes.