{
  "id": 2327764,
  "title": "Earthquake of 2.8 shakes northern Groningen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/earthquake-of-2-8-shakes-northern-groningen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T07:05:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DutchNews",
    "slug": "dutchnews",
    "url": "https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/08/earthquake-of-2-8-shakes-northern-groningen/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred in the north of Groningen early Friday, the most powerful in the region since March. The quake's epicenter was near Zandeweer in Het Hogeland, at a depth of 3km, according to meteorological agency KNMI. Residents in nearby villages reported feeling the tremor, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. KNMI classified the quake as \"induced,\" resulting from gas extraction. Although extraction from the main Groningen field ceased two years ago, KNMI warns that quakes could continue for decades as the ground adjusts. Gas extraction continues in smaller fields, permitted until the end of 2032. The last notable quake was a 3.0 in March near Eleveld, Drenthe. Among the 31 induced quakes near Groningen last year, the strongest was a 3.4 in Zeerijp in November.",
  "summary": "An earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale struck the north of Groningen in the early hours of Friday, the...",
  "key_points": [
    "Magnitude 2.8 earthquake strikes northern Groningen",
    "Epicenter near Zandeweer in Het Hogeland, 3km deep",
    "Quake classified as induced by gas extraction"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}