Earthquake of 3.0 Magnitude Reported Near Eleveld in Drenthe, Netherlands

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 occurred near the Eleveld gas field in Drenthe, Netherlands, early this morning, as reported by the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI).

14 Mar, 03:09 — 14 Mar, 03:12

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Why this matters

Earthquakes in the Netherlands, particularly in the northern provinces, are often linked to gas extraction activities. The Groningen gas field has been a major source of induced seismicity, leading to significant societal and economic impacts. This event near Eleveld, a gas field, raises questions about ongoing seismic risks associated with hydrocarbon extraction in the region.

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nos3h ago

Aardbeving van 3.0 bij Eleveld in Drenthe: 'Deze was goed te voelen'

Bij het Drentse gasveld Eleveld is vannacht een aardbeving geweest met een kracht van 3.0. Dat meldt het KNMI op basis van automatische metingen. De beving was om 02.14 uur iets ten zuidoosten van Assen. Op sociale media laten meerdere inwoners van Assen weten wakker te zijn geworden door de beving. "Deze was goed te voelen in Assen", schrijft iemand op X. Een andere inwoner van Assen meldt: "Dit heb ik dus vernomen/gevoeld, nu weer slapen (hoop ik)." En weer iemand ande...

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de-volkskrant3h ago