Multiple alerts: magnitude 3.4 earthquake startles population in MannheimPhoto by Santos_Hernandez on Pexels
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Multiple alerts: magnitude 3.4 earthquake startles population in Mannheim

Euronews Portugal10 September 2026 at 18:50

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 struck the region on the border between Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, startling the local population. The earthquake occurred in the late afternoon, generating multiple alerts among the area's inhabitants.

The city of Mannheim was one of the localities affected by the earthquake. The seismological event was recorded with sufficient intensity to be felt by the region's population.

This type of moderate magnitude earthquake can be felt in areas near the epicenter, causing concern among residents, although it generally does not result in significant structural damage.

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