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Earthquake with magnitude 2.2 near Wirdum in Groningen
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.2 occurred at Wirdum in Groningen on Saturday afternoon. According to the KNMI, the quake happened at 12:14 p.m.
The shock occurred at a depth of 3 kilometers and was induced, according to the KNMI. That means there is no natural cause. Earthquakes occur more frequently in Groningen as a result of gas extraction.
Earlier this month there was an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 near Wirdum.
Reporting by ANP
