diff --git a/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua b/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
index 4922c85..2f56c3a 100644
--- a/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 local quarry_dig_above_nodes = 3 -- How far above the quarry we will dig nodes
-local quarry_max_depth       = 100
+local quarry_max_depth       = 30
 local quarry_demand = 10000
 local quarry_eject_dir = vector.new(0, 1, 0)