LGRB-BW INSPIRE LED: Historical earthquakes from 1900 to 1993 (Natural Risk Zone: Observed Events) — Dataset

The historical earthquake catalogue edited by the Land Earthquake Service contains data on earthquakes in and around Baden-Württemberg, at this level from 1900 to 1993. The map shows natural (tectonic) and induced earthquakes in the area 47.3°N to 50.0°N and 7.2°E to 10.75°E, which have reached either a magnitude greater than 3 or an intensity greater than IV and can therefore be regarded as potentially noticeable. The term “induced earthquakes” summarises non-natural seismic events. These include, for example, mountain hits, i.e. earthquakes in the area of active or open pit buildings, for example in the Saarland coal district. Further induced earthquakes are related to the extraction of raw materials from drilling, i.e. oil, natural gas or geothermal heat production or the pressing of liquids or gases into the subsurface. Quarry explosions and other events such as rock falls etc. are not included in this representation. Since many of the earthquakes have no magnitude due to the lack of reliable instrumental data, only two classes are distinguished: Earthquakes that presumably did not cause damage, and those that, to the best of their knowledge and conscience, should have caused damage. During the creation of the catalogue, a variety of sources were used. The respective authorship or responsible agency is listed in each case.