Rare Earthquake Shakes Southern Brandenburg

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Herzberg in Brandenburg, an area with no prior seismic activity records.

The earthquake occurred on Friday at 12:50 PM local time, with its epicenter between Herzberg and Doberlug-Kirchhain.
This event is notable for occurring in a region where earthquakes are historically rare, with the last recorded incident in 1483.
The Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe reported a magnitude of 3.1, while the University of Jena recorded it as 3.2.
There have been no reports of damage or injuries, though residents reported feeling the tremors and hearing rumbling sounds.
The cause of the earthquake remains unknown, and experts are investigating due to the unusual nature of the event in this location.