Update - Water authority conducts inspections after earthquake
No significant damage was found during the inspections conducted today in response to the earthquake near Wirdum. These inspections took place within a 10-kilometer radius of the epicenter. We checked for immediately unsafe conditions and situations that could compromise our ability to carry out our duties.
An earthquake vigour 3.1 on the Richter scale occurred last night at approximately 4:17 a.m. The epicenter was located near Wirdum, in the council . Noorderzijlvest Water Authority inspections of flood embankments structures, such as sewer and surface pumping stations and locks, within a 10-kilometer radius of the epicenter. We also inspected the dyke the Eemskanaal on Garreweersterweg between the gas facility and the high-voltage facility.
We are conducting these inspections because the earthquake vigour over 3.0 on the Richter scale. We are monitoring our dykes flood embankments other infrastructure for any damage to ensure the safety of our residents.