News item | 14-11-2025 | 11:59
An earthquake occurred in Zeerijp last night, Thursday 13 and Friday 14 November at 1.16 am. The KNMI determined the magnitude of the earthquake at 3.4 on the Richter scale. An aftershock with a magnitude of 2.1 occurred at 6:39 am. The Zeerijp earthquake is the third heaviest earthquake ever recorded in Groningen.
Eddie van Marum, State Secretary for Recovery in Groningen: ‘Last night’s severe earthquake in Zeerijp is once again a hard blow for Groningen residents, on top of everything that has happened before. It’s terrible that people have to go through this again and again. I understand that this evokes feelings of insecurity, fear and worry. And for many people this also brings back memories of previous earthquakes. My thoughts are with the residents of this area, and with all Groningen residents. I am going to Groningen this afternoon and will be there mainly to lend a listening ear and to support the people. I am in close contact with local administrators and implementing organizations in order to provide them with the best possible service if requested.’
More information for affected residents
People can report damage to the IMG (via 0800 4444 111 (free number) and there are longer opening hours, or via the website). When someone feels unsafe in his or her home or another building due to damage caused by the earthquake? Then report one acutely unsafe situation (AOS).
They can read the news for residents of Zeerijp on the website municipality of Eemsdelta. More information about the earthquake can be found on its website KNMI. Why the earthquakes continue, explains State Supervision of Mines out on their website.
Safety comes first and the government remains committed to repairing damage, strengthening and making homes more sustainable and offering a new future perspective for Groningen and North Drenthe.