Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC_DE
Groningen · Zandeweer
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M2.8 Earthquake near Zandeweer, Groningen (Netherlands)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Zandeweer, Groningen (Netherlands) on August 21, 2026 at 03:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
Details
ID
74a7c2dbc3cd82f1047ca08eb4fb8b5108465770
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 03:50:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Zandeweer
Source
emsc_de
Coordinates
53.38800,
6.65900
Temperature
15.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (20.5 km)
Regional average: 20.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
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Airports
- Borkum Airport23.4 kmStraight-line distance
Germany · BMK · EDWR - Groningen Airport Eelde30.4 kmStraight-line distance
Netherlands · GRQ · EHGG - Emden Airport37.7 kmStraight-line distanceGermany · EME · EDWE
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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