Update - No major damage found during inspection after earthquake
Following the earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale near Zeerijp, the water board carried out various inspections on flood defenses, pumping stations, treatment plants, and bridges within a 10 km radius of the epicenter. No damage was found that could jeopardize the functioning of these structures.
Inspections at the Eemskanaal
Various sewer and surface pumping stations were checked for damage. No major defects were found. The quays along the Eemskanaal were also inspected. No abnormalities were found here, which means that water safety is guaranteed.
Earthquake near Zeerijp
During the night of February 14 to 15, at around 1:15 a.m., an earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred. The epicenter was in Zeerijp. At around 6:30 a.m., there was an aftershock measuring 2.1 on the Richter scale.
Earthquake protocol
Due to the earthquake measuring over 3.0 on the Richter scale, the earthquake protocol has been activated. We have inspected the high-risk pumping stations, bridges, pipelines, and quays within a 10 km radius of the epicenter. These are important for the safety of our residents.