Update - No major damage found during post-eathquake inspection
Following the earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale near Zeerijp, the water authority carried out various inspections of flood defences, pumping stations, treatment plants, and bridges within a 10 km radius of the epicentre. No damage was found that could jeopardise the operation of these structures.
Inspections at Eems canal
Various sewer and surface pumping stations were checked for damage. No major defects were found. The flood embankments along Eems canal were also inspected. No abnormalities were found, which means that water safety is guaranteed.
Earthquake near Zeerijp
During the night of 14 to 15 February, at around 01:15, an earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred. The epicentre was in Zeerijp. At around 6:30, 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 flood embankments in a 10 km radius of the epicentre. These are important for the safety of our residents.